Assistant Plant Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

The Assistant Plant Manager is the 'COO' of the plant, responsible for holistic understanding of manufacturing and business operations, taking full accountability of plant operations and culture aligned with Ford's leadership core values of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on cost and quality targets.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model.
• Hold self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations.
• Effectively collaborate with Area Managers, Supervisors, and Team Members.
• Develop 'leaders as teachers' and prioritize ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to drive results.
• Lead implementation of the Ford Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors.
• Lead transformation and change management efforts to advance the company's competitiveness.
• Elevate concerns/risks and recognize achievements.
• Serve as partner to Plant Manager and change agent driving results and leveraging relationships to get things done.
• Establish and operationalize a local vision and mission through clear goal-setting and communication.
• Ensure operational stability by implementing disciplined processes and standards, meeting jobs per hour, rolled-throughput-yield, quality, and other key metrics.
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary.
• Manage costs and resources responsibly and for the betterment of the plant.
• Has self-awareness and a deep understanding of employee's aspirations, strengths, and well-being, evidenced by employee engagement scores, regular check-ins, and time spent on the plant floor (80%).
• Partner with Plant Manager to build a positive and inclusive culture by leveraging diverse viewpoints and mutual respect.
• Foster collaboration on best practices, standardized work, and building networks across functional areas.
• Consistently demonstrate empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees on the plant floor to listen and problem solve.
• Role model authenticity and inspire through charismatic communication and leading by example.
• Bring a high level of energy and effort to all tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in lean, kaizen, and FPS.
• Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• 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.
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.

Benefits

• 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.