Team Manager, Paint Manufacturing Engineer- LAP

Ford•Louisville, KY

About The Position

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.

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.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

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.