Team Manager, Production & Maintenance, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What youll do...

• Lead a team of salary and hourly staff to meet or exceeded Safety Quality Delivery Cost People Maintenance and Environment objectives in an automated battery pack assembly facility.
• Confirm and develop standards to ensure organization and structure
• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant
• Develop coach and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives
• Support issues raised by the teams
• Coach teach and feedback on resolution of abnormalities and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions)
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s)
• Plan maintenance tasks monitor completion and effectiveness and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities
• Communication and Recognition
• Enable and model a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
• Respect and encourage respect of all team members
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens reacts and supports (effective communication education listening trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
• Proactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve morale
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed as required
• Ensure complete understanding of the current state of the business vs. the desired state using data and develop improvement initiatives to meet/exceed targets.
• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard operating and rotational shift schedules encompassing day night weekend and holiday shifts.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of production and/or maintenance management experience in an automated manufacturing facility

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Engineering or MBA
• Expert ability to present in front of plant management
• Experience teaching Ford Production System principles or similar
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma: Black Belt certified
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook)
• Proficiency with KPI management and data analysis (performing analysis and using data to make decisions)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA processes
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and written
• Ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and able to work under crisis management
  

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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