Team Manager-Production

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)

This position is a leadership salary grade 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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