Team Manager - Maintenance Press Floor

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.
In this position... 
You will lead the Plant Engineering Department at the Dearborn Stamping Plant Press Room consisting of 7 XL transfer and tandem press lines, 3 Blanker lines, 2 progressive lines, and a roll form.  This is a high volume multi shift stamping operation that supports the DSP assembly area, DTP/REVC, MAP, KCAP, OHAP, and KTP. 
What you'll do...
Safety
Address department Health & Safety concerns
Enforce department compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
Promote improved department safety metrics and provide resources for activities
Enforce safety process adherence for launch-related Pro-Tag and Arc Flash updates, Construction Service Safety audits/compliance checks, and inter-department Pre-Task Analyses

Quality
Lead data driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics (e.g., higher FTT, less scrap, less contamination, and etc.)
Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions through the Global 4D or 8D process.

Delivery
Monitor production runs to insure they stay on schedule, and correct any maintenance-related problems that arise
Provide the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups
Facilitate start-up and shift-to-shift meetings
Facilitate skilled trades understanding of constraint analysis and provide resources for activities to eliminate bottlenecks
Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks

Cost
Lead project writing and the process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases
Manage to budgets
Set, prioritize and provide resources to control and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU)
Optimize maintenance activities to improve throughput and meet or beat budgets and production schedules
Implement material control (spare part inventory), repair and rebuild programs, and reliability and maintainability reviews

People
Disseminate policy deployment, drive SQDCPME, and communicate departmental maintenance goals
Coach, counsel and teach subordinates to enhance the One Team goal
Lead and participate in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments
Promote and support work groups; integrate skilled trades per contractual agreements
Create a team environment that is founded on accountability, teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement
Set and support Time & Data Management events related to the Maintenance Operating System and enforce attendance

Maintenance
Coordinate resources and activities to support ME organization launches within your area of responsibility to meet production schedules, budgetary limitations, and time constraints
Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurables
Maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity
Review and approve preventive maintenance activities and assess the effectiveness of those activities
Devise maintenance plans, strategies, and priorities to support the total department business plan; manage daily maintenance around production optimizing opportunities
Provide resources and support to maintenance activities and organize planning activities
Confirm and require adherence to Maintenance Operating System processes
Review status and progress of goals and objectives and require accountability

Environment
Ensure department compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards

You'll have... 
Education: Electrical, Mechanical Trade School or completion of Apprenticeship.
5 years in press and transfer automation maintenance and/or engineering
Some experience in production 
In depth experience in stamping manufacturing processes
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Prior experience managing a unionized work force
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Ability to interact with all employees in the organization
Strong working knowledge of the Ford Production System
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including working knowledge of Six Sigma
Demonstrated ability to work as a team
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Ability to work closely and successfully with others to deliver results.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
Experience:
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles 
Safety and Quality experience preferred

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 salary grade 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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