Production Supervisor - Tool & Die

Ford Motor • Kansas City, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live. In this position... Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives 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 What you'll do... Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, output, and up time. Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

Requirements

• Fundamental working knowledge major automotive die forming
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• High School Diploma
• 1 to 3 years experience
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or completion of Die Maker apprenticeship
• 3-5 years automotive experience
• Body shop/stamping/subassembly experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized work force

Responsibilities

• Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
• 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
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures
• Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, output, and up time.
• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

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