Team Manager-Production

What you'll do... 

Confirm standards are in place 

• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant 

• Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives 

• Support issues raised by the teams 

• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions) 

• 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 

• Communication and Recognition 

• Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills 

• Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions 

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks 

• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other 

• 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 

• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities 

• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required 

You'll have... 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED 

• 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 

• Union negotiations experience 

• 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 

• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary 

• 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: Bachelor’s Degree 

• Broad production experience 

• Lead Process Coach experience 

• 6-sigma designation preferred 

• Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferred 

• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)