Team Manager - Production - Stamping

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.careers.ford.com

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 do....

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

• Maximize department effectiveness to improve productivity and quality.
• Ensure constant improvement in product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure.
• Develop production schedule and manage inventory levels.
• Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Promote improved department safety metrics and provide resources.
• Address department Health and Safety concerns. Enforce compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards.
• Develop and implement a training strategy for all team members.
• Teach and provide professional guidance to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Coordinate resources and activities of organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Lead FPS implementation.
• Evaluate and analyze finished parts output, quality, and dimensional results; assign resources to improve as required.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions through the established methodology.
• Drive the creation and coordination of work plans (downtime, shutdown, manage the change), and ensure the team is meeting objectives.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the standards.
• Plan dimensional and quality tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and coaching opportunities.
• Plan standardized proactive and disciplined activities to improve area performance and quality processes.
• Drive Global Operating System Management processes. 
• Achieve labour and operating budget targets.
• Recognize and celebrate accomplishments.

You'll have ...

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Skilled Trades Certificate of Qualification. (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 five years in manufacturing, supervisory and/or Engineering and Quality roles.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights.
• Immediate and confirmed eligibility to travel to the USA for training.

Even better, you may have...

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related 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:

• Proficiency in high-speed Class-A automotive Stamping operations.
• Understanding of stamped panel quality and dimensional measurement.
• Familiarity with constraint management principles.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal capabilities.
• Capacity to engage with all organizational personnel.
• Comprehensive background in assembly manufacturing processes.
• Proficient communication and problem-solving abilities, including Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven collaborative work approach.
• Proven capability to guide, empower, and foster employee growth.
• Adeptness in conflict resolution.
• Developed analytical, problem-solving, and organizational aptitudes.

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!


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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