Team Manager-MP&L

We are seeking a Team Manager - MP&L to join our Manufacturing team at Ford Motor Company. As part of this role, you will help build state-of-the-art smart vehicles and drive standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

Responsibilities

• Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability.
• Conduct department reviews, including status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment.
• Maintain departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.
• Support Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean manufacturing implementation.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure effective training and development of department personnel.
• Administer salary performance reviews, reward and recognize, and address any needed corrective actions.
• Review, evaluate, and implement future plans for new programs.
• Provide direction and support to Material Handling personnel.
• Work with union partners to address department issues or opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Degrees in Material Planning and Logistics, Supply Chain management, Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Logistics, desirable
• Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired
• Previous plant experience is desired
• Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM, is a benefit

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time