Manufacturing Program Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Experience, Management Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Management, Recruitment Strategy, Onboarding, Coaching, Project Management, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Process Management, Career Development, Training Coordination, Feedback Analysis

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Manages a 3-year rotational program of 65-75 associates globally. Build a strong FCG brand and leadership pipeline and is aligned with internal (PD and HR) and external (GE, JCI, JnJ, JD and GM) benchmarks. Recruitment and Onboarding: Partner with skills teams to develop and manage the FCG and Summer Intern demand forecast. Collaborate with University Relations on the program's recruiting strategy, including targeted schools. Align with stakeholders on FCG and Summer Intern candidate profiles, job descriptions, and interview guides. Solicit and manage interview panels for FCG and Summer Intern candidates. Track and report on hiring progress against established targets. Solicit and assign Summer Intern work plans. Orders IT equipment for FCGs and Summer Interns. Oversee pre-boarding communications for Summer Interns and FCGs, ensuring a smooth and welcoming start to their program. Support the Manufacturing FCG Committee with new hire onboarding sessions. Assign new hire FCGs to a Program Mentor for the three-year program duration. Manage the temporary six-month relocation process for relocating FCGs. Manage FCG preferences and assign rotations accordingly. Support Manufacturing FCGs with the offboarding process by understanding their career aspirations and helping to align them to job openings at the time of graduation. Provide coaching and guidance to foster FCG development and ensure they feel deeply supported throughout the program, independent of their assignment. Coordinate key experience and training opportunities for FCGs with relevant leads. Manage the process for identifying and selecting Capstone projects that align with strategic business objectives and coordinate FCG project teams. Supports Manufacturing FCG Committee with planning and executing professional development events. Analyze Assignment Leader survey results to provide developmental feedback and inform the selection of high-quality leaders for FCG rotations. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a Manufacturing-related field 5+ years of Manufacturing experience in a management position Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment Proven ability to manage multiple complex processes and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting data insights and recommendations to leadership. Strong ability to influence and build relationships across different levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Program Manager manages a 3-year rotational program for 65-75 associates globally, focusing on building a strong leadership pipeline. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, managing rotations, and supporting professional development for associates.