Team Manager, Paint Manufacturing Engineer- LAP

Ford • Louisville, KY

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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. What will you make today? 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, you will lead Maintenance and Engineering teams in production scheduling, staffing, procurement, and maintenance of the Paint Department equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other.
• 5 years in maintenance and engineering management.
• Some experience in Production.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all employees in the organization.
• In depth experience in assembly manufacturing processes.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other.
• Knowledge with manufacturing Paint application processes.
• Knowledge with Phosphate Pretreat and Ecoat process.
• Knowledge with Fanuc Robot Painting systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.
• Safety and Quality experience preferred.
• Prior experience managing a unionized work force.
• Knowledge with Maximo preventive maintenance software.
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Development Writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases.
• Coach, Counsel and Teach the team's GSR's to handle and lead process improvement and capital investment projects.
• Coordinates the resources and activities of ME organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Participates in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments.
• Analyzes the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota.
• Monitors the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise.
• Promotes and ensure constant improvement in the ME organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure.
• Ensures department complies with government/industry standards.
• Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-up.
• Facilitate start-up / shift to shift meetings.
• Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurable.
• Promote and support Small Teamwork Groups.
• Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks.
• Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package.
• Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity.
• Review/approve PM activities.
• Address department Health and Safety concerns.
• Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities.
• Drive Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Environment.
• Manage to budgets.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO.
• Retirement, savings and stock investment plans.
• Incentive compensation.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree