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Position Duties:
Drive SQCDPME by understanding and consistently applying standard manufacturing operating system processes. Validate and bridge operational needs to ensure the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
S afety
Ensure department compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
Review department safety metrics and coordinate improvement activities
Serve as maintenance liaison for Arc Flash updates, Construction Service Safety audits/compliance checks, and inter-department Pre-Task Analyses
Q uality
Direct data-driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics (e.g., higher FTT, less scrap, less contamination, etc.)
Devise and implement strategy to tighten tolerances within specifications for fit, form and functionality
D elivery
Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups
Facilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings
Facilitate constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks
C ost
Promote and ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing engineering organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure
Monitor, control, and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU)
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives: meet or beat schedule
Manage and support material control (spare part inventory), repair and rebuild programs, and reliability and maintainability reviews
P eople
Supervise UAW hourly employees (mostly skilled trades)
Communication and Recognition
Participate in Time & Data Management meetings for scheduling, staffing, procurement, equipment maintenance, inventory control, constraint analysis, and the coordination of production activities with codependent departments
Build Team Leaders' and Team Members' capabilities, mentor subordinates
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks; build and nurture a One Team environment
Basic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
M aintenance
This role is the lead for maintaining our Electrocoat Operation. Experience with this is a definite plus.
PLC knowledge to support the Electrocoat Operation and the supporting systems.
Lead all daily, weekend and shutdown maintenance planning with input from your team(s)
Integrate the maintenance plan into total department business plan
Maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity
Provide resources, support, and priorities for all maintenance actions; Use Maximo (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (planned and crisis) and create reports to support continuous improvement
Use Maximo to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan
Jointly coordinate maintenance and engineering activities
E nvironment
Ensure department compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
We have a commitment to our products and customers but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Daily
Check-in Crew: Daily start-up (safety talk, quality topic, job assignments, PTA & JSA)
Complete daily safety walk(GRASP) and review 3382's & MEWP cards
Review prior shift report for action items
Review Maximo work order status, close file as necessary.
Tour Ecoat and review startup status and PPG report. Assign follow up.
Field all incoming calls for production & building support and react
Review OHSIM for open items
Generate daily shift report and capture all significant details sharing with Dept.
Complete payroll for assigned DROTS
Check and reply to email promptly
Check ATS for call ins and lates- Respond to HR for outcome of open items promptly (Lates, AWOL etc.
Follow-up on completion of daily Skilled Trade job assignments
Meet with management to review man power planning for the night's business
Communicate status of down equipment repairs to affected departments
Provide hard copy documentation for fixed & mobile rack repair binders
Weekly/Bi-Weekly
Support Outside Contractors as needed with Skilled Trades
Work with Vendors on projects, parts ordering, and efficient operations
Verify completion of weekly yard inventory report every Monday (2nd shift)
Review/Update vacation schedule with any cancellations/additions
Participate in weekend review for manpower, job/project planning, JSA-PTA discussion
Review H129 and H121 reports for accuracy
Complete safety training requirements (ECPL, Arc Flash, MEWP, Combustion Safety, RCRA)
Complete weekly safety talk and safety initiatives
Monthly
Participate in Staff meetings
Review monthly fixed & mobile rack repairs
Handle any open grievances
Complete month end Maximo PM's
As Required
Must be work daily/weekly overtime as needed.
Must be able to cover all shifts as needed.
Schedule employees for MSS exams.
Track attendance "8" after the fact codes.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 3-5 years technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing environment
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
The current shift is Afternoon 1pm - 9:30pm
Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends along with associated overtime. This is a MUST.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly employees and hold these employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 3-5 years automotive experience
Paint shop and/or E-coat maintenance experience preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Safety and Quality experience preferred
Prior experience managing a unionized work force
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!
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