Lean CI Senior Production Supervisor

FordYpsilanti, MI
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.
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