Team Manager-Maintenance-Final

Ford • Wayne, MI

1d • Hybrid

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees