Team Manager - Production - Paint

Job ID: 70732
Location: Wayne, Michigan
Category: Manufacturing

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: On-site

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this role…

You will lead a team of Production Supervisors, driving the production of world-class vehicles. You will be responsible for upholding the standards of the Ford Production System, developing your team, and relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement to meet our goals

What You’ll Do...

Drive Operational Excellence & Execution

Uphold Standards: Monitor and ensure all manufacturing operating system standards (Lean Manufacturing, Standardized Work) are consistently applied throughout your area of responsibility.
- Achieve Production Targets: Lead your team to achieve daily and long-term objectives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME).
- Lead Problem Solving: Act as the first line of support for issues raised by the team. Coach and lead root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions for any process abnormalities.
- Ensure Production Flow: Provide the necessary resources and confirm all critical inputs are performed to standard, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.
- Drive Systemic Improvements: Identify and drive continuous improvement projects to address systemic issues and prevent the recurrence of problems.
- Lead and coordinate Continuous Improvement events on the plant floor, empowering your team to identify and eliminate waste to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Plan & Execute Work: Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of work plans for scheduled downtime and shutdowns. Evaluate the effectiveness of these plans to drive future improvements.
- Manage Change: Plan and implement process revisions and improvements to meet new standards as our manufacturing systems evolve.
- Optimize Maintenance: Plan and monitor Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to improve equipment reliability and overall area performance.
- Lead & Develop World-Class Teams: As a dedicated coach and mentor, you will empower your team of hourly production professionals to reach their full potential through consistent training, constructive feedback, and unwavering support, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
- Foster a Culture of Respect: Champion a positive and inclusive work environment where all team members are respected, and psychological safety is paramount.
- Coach and Develop Talent: Mentor, nurture, and develop your team members. Provide consistent feedback to grow their skills and support their professional development.
- Drive Engagement & Recognition: Create a performance-driven culture that listens and reacts. Proactively recognize team accomplishments to build morale and capture the hearts and minds of your people.
- Communicate Effectively: Enable a culture of learning and transparency through clear, consistent, and effective communication.
- Ensure all necessary administrative tasks, such as timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation, are completed accurately and on time.
- Manage Administrative Duties
- Ensure all necessary administrative tasks, such as timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation, are completed accurately and on time.

You’ll Have:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience:
  - 5 or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  - Demonstrated experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
  - Experience working within a unionized environment.
  - Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive results.
  - Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems under pressure.
  - Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to plant management.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience:
  - 8 or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
  - Prior tenure in a direct leadership or supervisory role in manufacturing.
  - Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or other Lean Manufacturing certification.
  - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Even Better You’ll Have:

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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

· Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

· Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

· Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

· Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

· Tuition assistance

· Established and active employee resource groups

· Paid time off for individual and team community service

· A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

· Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership level grade 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application.

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From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs

Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays

Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program

The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support

Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs

Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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