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This position is a key leadership role within the Monroe Packaging Center, responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the operation. As the Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals in implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and achieving operational excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring the facility meets its production goals while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
This is a hands-on position that requires a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, a proven track record in manufacturing operations, and a passion for continuous improvement.
This position is 100% onsite (Monroe, MI) with no opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.
Candidate will need some flexibility to work day shifts and afternoon shifts as needed (Day Shift: 6 AM to 2:30 PM EST / Afternoon Shift: 6 PM to 2:30 AM EST).
What you'll do...
Responsible for all continuous improvement plans and implementation at the Monroe Packaging Center including, but not limited to:
Champion CIP, Ergo, and Safety teams
Supporting all Safety, Productivity, Errors, Quality, Cycle Times, Inbound and Outbound Operations improvement initiatives
Managing and directing a workforce (salary and hourly maintenance employees) toward delivery of all building KPI's
Manage to deadlines and timelines, with high degree of planned and unplanned variables and complexities.
Dedicated team player with ability to collaboratively work with all stakeholders (Safety, Quality, UAW, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Transportation, and the DPA network)
You'll have...
Industrial Engineering Degree is a must
Candidate must be based in Monroe, MI or open to relocating. Relocation assistance is available for this role.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
3+ years of extensive knowledge and experience with MODAPTS or Ford Production Standards
3+ years of manufacturing and/or maintenance leadership experience
Must be flexible with rotational shifts
Even better, you may have...
Strong Interpersonal skills
Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative Thinker, Decision Maker
Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders in all areas of the operation
Ability to manage and direct the operations support toward continuous improvement and best in class network performance in: Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost, and Cycle Times
Ability to interact with all levels of management across diverse functions
Drive for results, analytical skills, business acumen and ability to work independently and collaboratively with all stakeholders
Ford OS Behaviors and Operations Competencies
Ability to work off shifts and overtime as needed
Past salaried leadership experience Preferred
Master Black Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 35844
