Stamping Area Manager at Ford Motor

DescriptionIn this position...At Ford Motor Company we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success and developing their knowledge skills and abilities.ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...Demonstrates empathy and Gemba engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solveUtilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standardsLeverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators identify opportunities make decisions and deliver solutionsAchieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPIs ensuring Department objectives support the business objectivesEnsure stability within their area by focusing on inputs processes and the required outputsDrive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvementCollaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutionsLead transformation and change management effortsDevelop organizational capability through coaching and development of Leaders as Teachers at all levels of the organization.Participate in talent strategies to develop high performing diverse talent and teams to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.QualificationsYoull have...Education: Associates degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical fieldExperience:4 years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadershipExtensive experience in high-volume complex manufacturing environmentsExperience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50 hourly employees at onceDemonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problemsStrong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and manage crisis when necessaryAspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal team building and communication skillsEven better you may have...Education: Bachelors degree in engineering or technical fieldExperience:Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body paint final assembly etc.)Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.Experience working in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environmentMaintenance background preferredYou may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.LL5 Salary GradeVisa 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. 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.#LI-Onsite#LI-JL1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Sales Experience,Direct Sales,retail Experience,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Outside Sales,Team Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1