Team Manager-Production

Ford • Flat Rock, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will be a vital member of the Body Shop leadership team, reporting to the Area Manager. You will lead the teams in the tactical execution of global manufacturing standards. Your focus will be on ensuring the highest levels of integrity and dimensional precision, removing daily technical barriers for your team, and developing the next generation of "Leaders as Teachers."

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Production experience
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
• Strong ability to present in front of plant management
• Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
• Union negotiations experience
• Competent in the use of data for decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Broad production experience
• Lead Process Coach experience
• 6-sigma designation preferred
• Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferred
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Drive the Ford Production System (FPS) operating systems and processes to ensure the department meets or exceeds global manufacturing standards.
• Take ownership of weld integrity and dimensional accuracy measurables; use QLS and ECATS data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Drive department performance across all SQCDMME categories (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment).
• Support the Area Manager by identifying and removing internal barriers, securing necessary resources, and aligning maintenance objectives with production needs.
• Coach and develop GSRs and technical staff, fostering a "Leaders as Teachers" culture to ensure the team has the skills to handle high-volume, high-complexity automotive manufacturing.
• Evaluate and deliver FTPM (Ford Total Productive Maintenance) measurables.
• Address all department Health and Safety concerns, ensuring a safe working environment for all hourly and salaried personnel.

Benefits

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