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

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

12h • $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.

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.
• 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.

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