Team Manager-Maintenance-Final

FordWayne, MI
$112,680 - $212,760Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we are elevating the role of the traditional supervisor. Our Team Managers – ME & Maintenance are the primary drivers of standardization and continuous improvement within the Ford Production System. In this position, you will provide leadership and mentorship, supported by on-the-job training and clear opportunities for career progression. Successful Team Managers are: Resilient, Detail-oriented, Ambitious, Principled and high-integrity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR 8+ years of directly relevant industry experience.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
  • Fundamental knowledge of PLC logic, controls, and fluid circulation systems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
  • In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.
  • Direct experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, specifically with presses.
  • Proven experience managing a unionized workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a safety-first culture and ensure the rigorous implementation of workplace policies.
  • Lead and coach skilled trades personnel in all aspects of asset management, including availability (MTTR, MTBF), cycle time, and preventative/predictive maintenance technologies.
  • Manage Safety standards, measurables, policies and procedures that are maintained for entire area of responsibility in conjunction with Ford/UAW and plant standards.
  • Manage departmental budget spending for labor/overhead, industrial materials and utilities and oversee administrative actions.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and supervise Skilled Trades teams across both production and maintenance shifts.
  • Leverage machine monitoring tools to identify system constraints and systematically eliminate production interruptions.
  • Oversee controls and automation projects. Manage facility maintenance, upgrades, repairs, demolition and new construction as well as installation of new equipment.
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with hourly team members, union representatives, and management.
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from business partners to customers.
  • Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) consistently and fairly.
  • Evaluate team performance and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

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.
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