Team Manager-Maintenance at Ford Global Career Site

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health & Safety Standards, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Production Scheduling, Team Development, Preventive Maintenance, Problem-Solving Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Constraint Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Leadership Capabilities, Manufacturing Processes

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Ensure strict department adherence to all government, industry, and corporate Health & Safety standards. Drive continuous improvement in safety metrics and enforce rigorous safety protocols, including specialized launch-related updates and regular audits. Quality Assurance Lead data-driven maintenance processes to enhance key quality metrics, such as First Time Through (FTT), reduced scrap, and contamination control. Conduct thorough root cause analyses and implement permanent corrective actions using established methodologies (e.g., Global 4D/8D). Production & Delivery Monitor production schedules, promptly resolving maintenance-related issues to ensure operational continuity. Communicate departmental goals, disseminate policies, and drive performance through metrics like SQDCPME. Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. Lead and coordinate activities related to staffing, production scheduling, equipment maintenance, quality, and inventory control. Promote and support collaborative work groups, integrating skilled trades effectively. Maintenance Operations Coordinate resources for ME organization launches, ensuring timely execution within budgetary and schedule constraints. Maximize equipment effectiveness through comprehensive, standardized, and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plans. Develop, approve, and assess maintenance plans and strategies that align with overall departmental business objectives. Ensure strict adherence to Maintenance Operating System processes and monitor progress against established goals. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a closely related field). 5+ years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or engineering roles within a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of direct experience with assembly manufacturing processes. 2+ years of experience operating within a production environment. Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead, empower, and develop teams of 5 or more individuals. Proven proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) and strong analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage conflict and negotiate effectively. Solid working knowledge of the Ford Production System. Demonstrated alignment with ONE FORD leadership behaviors, emphasizing teamwork and results delivery. Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a closely related field). Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles. Understanding of constraint management principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 2025-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement in safety metrics. Lead maintenance operations, monitor production schedules, and develop team members to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.