Team Manager-Production

In this position... You will be a vital member of the Flat Rock Assembly Trim area leadership team, reporting to the Final Area Manager. As Team manager you will have responsibility over the Trim area, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management/VRT), standardization across all workstations within the area, planning change, determining continuous improvement opportunities, and serving as a change agent to drive the Ford Production System. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.You'll have... Education: High School Diploma or GEDProduction experienceStrong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant managementStrong ability to present in front of plant managementAbility to teach Ford Production System principlesUnion negotiations experienceCompetent in the use of data for decision makingAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to work effectively as part of a teamExcellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problemsWork well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessaryAbility to work and multi-task in fast paced environmentSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skillsEven better, you may have...Education: Bachelor’s DegreeBroad production experienceLead Process Coach experience6-sigma designation preferredStrong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferredMicrosoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here:This position is a leadership salary grade 6.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.#LI-Onsite#LI-BS2What you'll do...Confirm standards are in placeMonitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plantDevelop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectivesSupport issues raised by the teamsCoach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions)Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s)Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunitiesCommunication and RecognitionEnable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skillsRespect and encourage respect of all team members by my actionsCreate a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasksCreate a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each otherCreate a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the peopleProactively recognize the team's accomplishments and improve moraleEnsure completion of administrative responsibilitiesEnsure basic administrative activities are completed, as requiredFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-24