Stamping Area Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Change Management, Data Analysis, Employee Engagement, KPI Development, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Talent Development, Manufacturing Processes, Interpersonal Skills, Team Building, Communication

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. Participate in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention. Established and active employee resource groups Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field 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 manage crisis when necessary Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field 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 standardized work. Experience working in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment Maintenance background preferred

Responsibilities

The Stamping Area Manager is responsible for engaging with employees to listen and problem-solve while utilizing lean manufacturing principles. They will lead the development of KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with various departments to ensure business objectives are met.