Team Manager, Paint Automation

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.

• Six Sigma problem solving skills to support continuous improvement mindset
• Disseminate policy deployment, drive SQDCPME, and communicate departmental goals
• Review, audit and update PM activities for automation equipment.
• Manage costs for indirect materials and robot covers by tracking usage and developing alternative or new solutions.
• Ensure quality inspections are being performed and that quality issues are address quickly
• Develop and implement prove-out processes so that booths achieve flawless startups
• Drive team to identify and break bottleneck issues using FIS data
• Direct, train and validate skilled trades repairs of automation equipment
• Identify and resolve safety issues and potential safety issues
• Operate automation equipment to meet environmental requirements
• Strong knowledge to direct teams to take the right actions to resolve issues
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Meet Paint appearance specifications and be an active participant of the paint appearance VRT team
• Improve MTTR and MTBF by using MOS tools for quick change over, BBQ and PM completion.
• Develop and execute solid weekend and downtime work plans for automation equipment
• Lead Paint Application VRT. Support Dirt VRT and Paint Appearance VRT.
• Identify requirements, develop training plans and track skill level for automation tenders and skilled trades.
• Develop and maintain versatility requirements
• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts, supports and teaches.
• Standardize procedures across the 4 automation crews
• Establish a common future vision for the spray booths and their operation for the automaton teams to achieve together.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years in maintenance and/or engineering
• 5+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft includes Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must have management skills to lead, empower, and develop Salary and UAW Hourly employees
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Must be able to summarize complex issues.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills using 4D, FMEAs and DAMAICs.
• Production, Maintenance and Automation experience with Fanuc robots
• Working knowledge of PLC logic, Control Logix, Paint Pro
• Electrical background or related experience
• Familiarity with automation equipment and controls

• Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System preferred
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all…