Team Manager-MP&L

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6d • $112,680 - $212,760 • 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, we are taking our MP&L Superintendents to the next level. These talented employees have the title of ‘Team Manager – Maintenance’ and they are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in Material Planning and Logistics, Supply Chain mgmt., Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Logistics, desirable
• Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired
• Previous plant experience is desired.
• Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM, is a benefit
• Having a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career desired

Responsibilities

• Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability.
• Conduct department reviews, which include status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (S,Q,D,C,P,M,E).
• Maintain departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.
• Support Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean mfg. implementation.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure the effective training and development of department personnel and create developmental opportunities for direct reports.
• Administer salary performance reviews, reward and recognize, and address any needed corrective actions.
• Review, evaluate and implement future plans for new programs, which may include modification of plant equipment, resources, and/or facilities to determine the effect on material handling operations.
• Provide direction and support to Material Handling personnel in material handling business.
• Work with our union partners to address any dept. issues or dept. opportunities.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Education Level: High school or GED