What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manufacturing Manager position at Ford UK?
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.
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 organisational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organisation.
Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.
You'll have...
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field
Experience: 4 years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50 hourly employees at once
Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field
Experience: Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.)
Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardised work.
Experience working in a fast paced unionised manufacturing environment
Maintenance background preferred
but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
Benefits
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 programmes, subsidised back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount programme 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised 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, colour, 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
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 organisational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organisation.
Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.
You'll have...
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field
Experience: 4 years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50 hourly employees at once
Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field
Experience: Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.)
Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardised work.
Experience working in a fast paced unionised manufacturing environment
Maintenance background preferred
but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
Benefits
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 programmes, subsidised back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount programme 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised 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, colour, 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
Salary : $138,240 - $261,720