Production Process Coach, Automated Manufacturing, BlueOval Battery Park, Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

3d • $72,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position in an automated manufacturing plant.
• 2+ years of experience in system audits (e.g., process, safety).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, constraint management principles, logistics planning, and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Engineering or a related field
• Possesses strong analytical, logical thinking, and systematic problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of line balancing, time study, material flow, and capacity planning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with a strong ability to convey information effectively and collaborate proactively as a team player, supporting colleagues and team objectives.
• Exhibits an open mind, eagerness to learn, and adaptability to change. Demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude, taking initiative and approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Capable of maintaining performance and composure under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to various work schedules, including any shift, rotating shifts, and weekends.
• Leadership Potential: Shows capacity for effective leadership, including the ability to assign work to a unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for adhering to safety, quality, and throughput processes.

Responsibilities

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.
• Lead and manage hourly personal development.
• Communication and recognition.
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.
• Coach Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
• Responsible for the daily production and autonomous maintenance functions for the facility and the department.
• Ensure proper production flow throughout the department. Monitor and react to Andon occurrences. Implement Interim and Permanent corrective actions and standardize the learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Thorough Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
• Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices.
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and related documentation.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees