Maintenance Supervisor, Paint Application

Ford Motor•Dearborn, MI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position... The Maintenance Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Maintenance Supervisors are: · Resilient · Detail oriented · Ambitious · Demonstrate high integrity

Requirements

High School Diploma
4+ years paint experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office
Automotive paint shop experience
Fanuc Robot operation and programming experience
PLC / Control logic knowledge

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Safety and Quality experience preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Fanuc P1000 and P250 robot experience.
Waterborne fluid delivery system (canister) experience.
Program new body style changes in all automation zones

Responsibilities

Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
Monitor ANDON occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
Through Process Confirmation, verify that the paint automation tenders are performing their assigned tasks.
Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
Communication and Recognition
Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets
Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
Assist with paint launch activities (new equipment, body styles, etc.)
Coaching, training, and teaching of skilled trades on automation equipment / process
Automation Tender scheduling (vacation coverage, training & time keeping records)
Shift letter documentation / downtime reports / environmental requirements
Attend quality, productivity, and other related meetings
Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documentation
Work independently with limited supervision
Assign work to unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
Interact with Vendors for equipment support / part ordering
Display strong organizational and administrative skills
Multi-task in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Display strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Work any shift, as well as rotate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. Basic work schedule is a 7on/7off, 12 hour shift.
Must have experience and be able to independently troubleshoot all Paint automation equipment (Fanuc, Durr, PLC5, Control Logix) and continuously evaluate equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
Track open issues and prioritize repairs to keep production running.
Manage the robot cover cost, inventory and change requirements and interact with supplier.
Develop and monitor PM’s for the automation equipment for automation tenders and skilled trades to improve uptime in the spray booths.
Ensure spare parts inventory in maintained.
Ensure programs are backed up and changes are documented.

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume