Lean CI Senior Production Supervisor

Ford • Ypsilanti, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford's Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles. In their plants around the world, Ford is constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase efficiency. The Senior Production Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Senior Production Supervisors are resilient, detail oriented, ambitious, and demonstrate high integrity.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Six Sigma Certified
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience as a Process Coach

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Black Belt Certified
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Use and have a thorough understanding of Six Sigma, Lean and Problem-Solving Methodologies and Ford Production System (FPS) approach to improve all areas of the business
• Implement and lead Ford NA Six Sigma strategy within manufacturing plant
• Coach Plant OCM and Green belts in strategic problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
• Coach, lead and assist problem solving teams at Ford facilities and suppliers
• Teach Six Sigma Green Belt classes and help prepare students for certification
• Coach and teach Ford Production System methods including standards and project selection
• Coach and mentor Green Belts to use 6 Sigma tools properly and complete projects
• Run 6 Sigma Kaizen projects to support resolution of significant issues
• Lead 6 Sigma continuous improvement projects to resolve significant issues
• Liaison with other business units on best practices and 6 Sigma knowledge
• Support implementation of Ford Production System standards and continuous improvement tools
• Drive implementation of continuous improvement methodology and sustainability strategies with plant leadership
• Provide Ford Production System assistance and training to the plant as required
• Coach and teach Ford Production System methods including standards and project selection
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management team members
• Demonstrate an ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Work and multi-task in fast pace environment
• Teach Quality Operating System methods and principles
• Confirm standards are in place
• Support issues raised by the teams
• Plan changes to the system
• Manage changes to the system
• Communication and Recognition
• Develop highly competent and motivated people
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
• Supervise salaried employees

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED