Area Manufacturing Manager

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

What you'll do...

• Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards

• Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions

• Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI's, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives

• Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs

• Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions

• Lead transformation and change management efforts

• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organization.

• Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.

What you'll do...

• Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards

• Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions

• Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI's, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives

• Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs

• Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions

• Lead transformation and change management efforts

• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organization.

• Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.