Area Manager Stamping, Ford at BlueOval City

Ford Motor • Stanton, TN

1d • $141,700 - $268,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary, Ford's first new greenfield site in over 50 years. As a key member of our start-up team at the Tennessee Truck Plant, you’ll 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 automotive manufacturing, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Truck Plant, 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 a teaming culture centered on high teamwork, high engagement, and a highly collaborative environment. serve as a brand ambassador and good neighbor, by actively shaping and participating in our plant’s community outreach initiatives, ensuring we remain an integrated and supportive community partner West Tennessee.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or technical field
• Broad production experience in Vehicle Manufacturing Plant
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
• Strong ability to present in front of senior management
• Ability to teach Manufacturing Processes and Problem-solving Methods.
• Competent in the use of data for decision making
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Team Manager experience
• Strong Computer skills
• Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing areas for Vehicle Manufacturing –Stamping Operations
• Lead Green field plant facility Installation, Commissioning, Organization development, Hiring and Training of workforce
• Lead Vehicle Launch Pre-Build events – meet quality and delivery requirements
• Drive Continuous Improvement and provide the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution.
• Coach, teach, and provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Advance their organization through developing highly competent and motivated people
• Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
• Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development.
• Develop and implement effective Area communication and recognition processes
• Create a robust and sustainable relationship with the Work force engagement committee in support of the company’s core values
• Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems
• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Ensure Standards are in Place and deliver results
• Ensure Stability internally by focusing on inputs and process confirmation
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of “Leaders as Teachers” at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
• 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 basic administrative activities are completed, as required

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees