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...** Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area. **What you'll do...** + Mentor, nurture, develop and recognize teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors + Create a proactive performance-driven culture that listens, reacts, and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people + Proactively recognize the teams' accomplishments and improve morale + Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence + Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s) + Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities + Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team + Plan FTPM activities to improve area performance + Drive the creation and coordination of work plans (downtime, shutdown, manage the change), and ensure the team is executing. Evaluate the effectiveness of work plans. + Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature + Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills + Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools + Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives + Craft a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other + Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required + Support issues raised by the teams + Manage and plan changes to the system + Develop highly competent and motivated people + Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks + Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan, design, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies + Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles + Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses + Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility + Determine locators and measuring points + Verify tolerance/engineering specifications + Develop dimensional/product/process control plans + Define and conduct machine process capability analysis **You'll have...** Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Experience: + 3 or more years of proven experiencing leading a quality team in a manufacturing environment + Demonstrated supervisory and production experience + Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management + Strong ability to present in front of plant management + Ability to teach Ford Production System principles + Competent in the use of data for decision making + Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing + Ability to work effectively as part of a team + Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems + Need to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary + Possess the 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 **Even better, you may have...** Education: Master's Degree Experience: 5 or more years leading a team in an automotive manufacturing environment + Union negotiations experience + 6-sigma designation preferred + Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred + Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) + Demonstrated CAD and statistical software experience 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 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 process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-LTedford-27 **Requisition ID** : 46875