Area Manager HSAP

As a Stamping Area Manager you will be responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within the stamping department ensuring the achievement of business objectives through strong leadership data-based decision making and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance while fostering a culture of safety quality accountability and employee development.

The ideal candidate combines technical manufacturing expertise with exceptional leadership skills and has a proven ability to develop people solve complex operational challenges and drive sustainable process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stamping operations to achieve Safety Quality Delivery Cost Maintenance People Environmental and Innovation (SQDCMPEI) objectives.
• Develop coach and mentor salaried and hourly team members to maximize engagement and performance.
• Drive a culture of accountability inclusion teamwork and continuous learning.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends prioritize improvement opportunities and make informed business decisions.
• Lead problem-solving activities using structured methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity waste elimination quality and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with Ford manufacturing standards environmental regulations and safety requirements.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing performance indicators.
• Support the implementation of new products equipment and manufacturing processes.

Key responsabilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and promote a strong safety culture.
• Deliver production commitments while meeting quality and cost targets.
• Develop talent through coaching performance management and succession planning.
• Utilize manufacturing data and KPIs to drive operational decisions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Champion standardized work and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of progressive leadership experience in automotive manufacturing preferably within stamping operations.
• Experience leading large manufacturing teams in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills.
• 5-6 years of experience

Must Have Skills

• Strong people leadership and coaching abilities.
• Data-driven decision making using manufacturing metrics and KPIs.
• Six Sigma practitioner with experience applying DMAIC and statistical problem-solving tools. (Six Sigma Black Belt certification).
• Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why Fishbone A3 PFMEA Control Plans etc.).
• Production planning and manufacturing execution.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Performance management and talent development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Experience in automotive stamping operations.
• Knowledge of Ford Production System (FPS) or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience with automation and Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies.
• Statistical analysis using Minitab or similar software.
• Change management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of PPAP FMEA SPC and other automotive quality tools.

Education Preference

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Masters degree is considered a must.

Competencies to be Gained

• Advanced manufacturing leadership in a world-class automotive environment.
• Strategic decision making using operational analytics.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Ford Production System principles.
• Leadership of cross-functional high-performing teams.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence practices.
• Organizational development and talent management.
• Large-scale manufacturing operations management.
• Exposure to global manufacturing best practices and collaboration across Fords worldwide operations.