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.

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.

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

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