Team Manager – Stamping ME & Maintenance

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Woodhaven, MI, USA
In-Office
113K-213K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Leads stamping maintenance and manufacturing engineering teams across production scheduling, staffing, procurement, equipment maintenance, safety, quality, budgeting, and continuous improvement. Oversees production schedules, capital resources, startup readiness, preventive maintenance, bottleneck elimination, equipment effectiveness, compliance, and department performance. Coaches employees, manages projects and budgets, coordinates cross-functional activities, and promotes a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

You will be responsible for promoting a positive environment of culture, communication and employee recognition.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Lead Maintenance and engineering teams in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of Stamping  Department equipment 
  • Lead Project Writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases
  • Coach, Counsel and Teach the team’s GSR’s to handle and lead multi-dollar projects  
  • Coordinates the resources and activities of ME organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints
  • Participates in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments
  • Analyzes the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota
  • Monitors the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise
  • Promotes and ensure constant improvement in the ME organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure
  • Ensures department complies with government/industry standards
  • Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-up
  • Facilitate start-up / shift to shift meetings
  • Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurable
  • Promote and support Small Team Work Groups
  • Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks
  • Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package 
  • Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity
  • Review/approve PM activities
  • Address department Health and Safety concerns
  • Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities
  • Drive SQCDMME
  • Manage to budgets
Qualifications

You'll have... 

  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • 5 years in maintenance or engineering
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to interact with all employees in the organization
  • Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
  • Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results
  • 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...

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial , or 5 years’ experience working in Automotive Stamping Maintenance Operations.
  • Some experience in Production
  • In depth experience in assembly manufacturing processes
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma
  • Experience:  Experience leading Maintenance in Automotive Stamping Operations 
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles 
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Safety and Quality experience preferred
  • Prior experience managing a unionized work force
  • 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. 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-$212,760.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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. 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 equivalent
  • At least 5 years of experience in maintenance or engineering
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact with employees throughout the organization
  • Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to lead, empower, and develop employees
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate successfully with others to deliver results
  • Leadership consistent with ONE FORD behaviors
  • Outstanding team-building and communication skills
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering
  • Five years of experience in automotive stamping maintenance operations
  • Experience in production
  • In-depth experience with assembly manufacturing processes
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma
  • Experience leading maintenance in automotive stamping operations
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Safety and quality experience
  • Experience managing a unionized workforce
  • Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word, Excel, and 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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