Team Manager

In this position...  

You will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within a department, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management/VRT), standardization across all workstations within the area, planning change, determining continuous improvement opportunities, and serving as a change agent to drive the Ford Production System. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Confirm standards are in place

• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant

• Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives

• Support issues raised by the teams

• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions)

• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s)

• Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities

• Communication and Recognition

• Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills

• Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other

• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people

• Proactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve morale

• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities

• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required

Qualifications

You'll have... 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Production experience

• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management