At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. These talented employees are responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
In this position...
At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Lead the development, delivery and report out of the SQDCPME objectives and Master Schedule for their area
- Responsible for day-to-day achievement for their area SQDCPME targets
- Implement and coach the Ford Production System operating systems and processes within their area and ensure adherence
- Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs
- Drive Continuous Improvement and provide the necessary resource to their teams to support problem resolution
- Coach, teach, provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement
- Advance their organization through developing highly competent and motivated people
- Develop “Leaders as Teachers” at all levels of the organization. Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization
- Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development
- Develop and implement effective area communication and recognition processes
- Create a robust and sustainable relationship with the Union in support of the company’s core values.
You'll have...
- Education: High School diploma, some post-secondary (college or skilled trades)
- Experience:
- Broad production experience
- Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
- Strong ability to present in front of senior management
- Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
- Competent in the use of data for decision making
- 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 servant leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills.
Even better, you may have...
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical field
- Experience:
- Team Manager/People Leader experience in manufacturing operations
- Gear manufacturing and/or gear engineering experience, including exposure to gear cutting, grinding, honing, inspection, and dimensional control processes
- Experience with blanking operations, including material preparation, part flow, tooling, quality checks, and production throughput in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of heat treat processes and related controls, including distortion management, case depth/hardness requirements, quench systems, and metallurgical quality standards
- Understanding of machining, tooling, gauging, and process capability methods used to drive quality, throughput, scrap reduction, and equipment uptime
- Ability to partner effectively with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Skilled Trades, MP&L, and hourly teams to resolve technical and production issues
- Experience supporting launch, constraint management, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities within powertrain, transmission, axle, or component manufacturing
- Computer skills, including ability to use production, quality, maintenance, and data analysis systems to support fact-based decision making
- Strong analytical skill and quick decision-making capability preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
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.
This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma and some post-secondary education, such as college or skilled trades
- Broad production experience
- Ability to interface with plant hourly employees, salaried personnel, and plant management
- Ability to present in front of senior management
- Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
- Competence using data for decision-making
- Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
- Ability to work under pressure and manage crises
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Servant leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a technical field
- Team Manager or People Leader experience in manufacturing operations
- Gear manufacturing or gear engineering experience
- Experience with gear cutting, grinding, honing, inspection, and dimensional control
- Experience with blanking operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of heat treat processes and related controls
- Understanding of machining, tooling, gauging, and process capability methods
- Ability to partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Skilled Trades, MP&L, and hourly teams
- Experience supporting launches, constraint management, continuous improvement, and problem-solving in powertrain, transmission, axle, or component manufacturing
- Computer skills using production, quality, maintenance, and data analysis systems
- Strong analytical and quick decision-making skills
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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