In this position...
You will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within a department, 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.
ResponsibilitiesWhat 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 teams accomplishments and improve morale
Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required
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.
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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 use of data for decision making
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrated leadership and problem resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
- Demonstrated One FORD leadership behaviors and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Broad production experience
- Lead Process Coach experience
- Six Sigma designation
- Strong analytical skills and quick decision making
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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