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.
Position Duties:
Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Monitor andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
Communication and recognition
Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department
Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers
Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities
Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices
Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel
Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication
Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process
Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience:
- Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
- Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt.
- Experience:
- Body shop /stamping / subassembly, or manufacturing assembly and machining experience desired
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Safety and MP&L experience preferred
- Knowledge of constraint management principles
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love our job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Ability to work any shift including rotating shifts and weekends
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Experience assigning work to and holding unionized hourly workforce accountable
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Operations, Supply Chain, Applied Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or Business Management
- Manufacturing experience (body shop, stamping, subassembly, assembly, or machining)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles
- Safety and MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) experience
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) knowledge
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
Ford Motor Company Insights
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
