Area Manufacturing Manager
US$138,000 – US$261,500 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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- Level
- 5
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$138,000 – US$261,500 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering, Technical (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
Field of studyEngineering, Technical
Study levelBachelor's
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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
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Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve
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Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards
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Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions
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Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI’s, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives
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Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs
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Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement
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Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions
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Lead transformation and change management efforts
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Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of “Leaders as Teachers” at all levels of the organization.
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Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.
Qualifications
You'll have...
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Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field
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Experience:
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4+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
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Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
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Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once
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Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
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