Team Manager - Production - Final Assembly

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?

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. 

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

What you'll need

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Lead, coach, and evaluate a diverse team of supervisors and hourly personnel, fostering a collaborative culture of respect, continuous learning, and recognition. 
• Oversee daily assembly line operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management, to meet production targets and SQDCPME objectives. 
• Maintain and enforce Global Operating System standards through rigorous inspections, defect management, and the validation of critical inputs. 
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles and lead root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions for production abnormalities. 
• Plan and coordinate maintenance tasks, equipment repairs, and work plans for shutdowns or change management to optimize uptime and effectiveness. 
• Manage departmental budgets and material procurement to optimize productivity while preventing shortages or overstocking. 
• Enforce health, safety, and regulatory standards to ensure full organizational compliance and a secure work environment. 
• Utilize performance data to complete administrative reporting and ensure all departmental documentation aligns with business objectives.

You'll have... 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).
  

Experience

• Minimum (5) five years in manufacturing, supervisory and/or engineering and quality roles.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights.
• Experience working in a supervisory role in a unionized work environment.

Even better, you may have...

Education

• Master’s Degree in a in a related technical discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

•  Senior Production Supervisor/Senior Process Coach experience.
• 6-sigma Designation.
• Ability to effectively interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management.
• Adept Presentation skills.
• Effective analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Competent in the use of data for decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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