Team Manager-Production

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Flat Rock, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead the Trim area delivering department scorecard objectives, enforce manufacturing standards, coach teams on issue resolution and Ford Production System, plan maintenance and changes, drive continuous improvement, foster a respectful, high-performance culture, and complete required administrative duties.
Summary Generated by Built In

In this position... 

You will be a vital member of the Flat Rock Assembly Trim area leadership team, reporting to the Final Area Manager.  As Team manager you will have responsibility over the Trim area, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management/VRT), standardization across all workstations within the area, planning change, determining continuous improvement opportunities, and serving as a change agent to drive the Ford Production System. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Confirm standards are in place
    • Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant
    • Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives
  • Support issues raised by the teams
    • Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions)
    • Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s)
    • Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities
  • Communication and Recognition
    • Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
    • Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
  • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
    • Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
    • Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
    • Proactively recognize the team's accomplishments and improve morale
  • Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
    • Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required
Qualifications

You'll have... 

  • Education: 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

 

Even better, you may have...

  • Education: 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)

 

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. 

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade 6.

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Production experience
  • Ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
  • 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
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage crises when necessary
  • Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
  • Demonstrated leadership in One FORD behaviors with strong interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Broad production experience
  • Lead Process Coach experience
  • 6-sigma designation
  • Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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.

  • Pay Growth & Progression The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
  • Healthcare Strength Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.

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175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

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.

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