Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • 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
What you'll do...
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 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 covers 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of supervisory and / or manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
• Mechanical aptitude
• 5+ years’ paint experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Automotive paint shop experience.
• Fanuc Robot operation and programming experience.
• Extensive Fanuc P1000 and P250 robot experience.
• PLC / Control logic knowledge.
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Safety and quality experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.
• Successful candidates 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 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 covers 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees