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...
The Production Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Production Supervisors are:
· Resilient
· Detail oriented
· Ambitious
· Demonstrate high integrity
What you'll do...
Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
Lead constraint analysis reviews and coordinate activities with proper teams to eliminate bottlenecks
Optimize throughput to meet and/or beat build schedule in accordance with budgets and cost objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards
Confirm process standards are in place and being followed
Manage changes to system working collaboratively with engineering
Support Work Teams for short- and long-term countermeasures of all abnormalities
Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives
Communication to work teams and Recognition of accomplishments
Develop highly competent and motivated teams
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
Basic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
Facilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings
Guide salaried employees
Plan, coordinate and execute training for personnel within the department
Coordinate maintenance activities prioritizing resources to ensure safety and quality
Stand in for the Team Manager whenever necessary
You'll have...
High School Diploma or GED
At least 5 years of Manufacturing Plant Supervisory experience
At least 3 years of Material Handling Supervisory Experience
Stamping and Quality experience
Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Willingness to work any shift
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor's Degree
High volume production experience preferred
Safety and Quality experience preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Prior experience managing a diverse 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!
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.
This position is a salary grade 6 or salary grade 7 and ranges from $72,480-$141,360.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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.
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