Team Manager - Production - Paint

About the role

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress and we provide you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles. In our plants around the world we continuously develop new technologies and processes to increase efficiency. In this role you will lead a team of Production Supervisors, driving the production of world‑class vehicles, upholding the standards of the Ford Production System, developing your team, and relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement to meet our goals.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Standards: Monitor and ensure all manufacturing operating system standards (Lean Manufacturing, Standardized Work) are consistently applied throughout your area of responsibility.
• Achieve Production Targets: Lead your team to achieve daily and long‑term objectives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME).
• Lead Problem Solving: Act as the first line of support for issues raised by the team. Coach and lead root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions for any process abnormalities.
• Ensure Production Flow: Provide the necessary resources and confirm all critical inputs are performed to standard, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.
• Drive Systemic Improvements: Identify and drive continuous improvement projects to address systemic issues and prevent the recurrence of problems.
• Lead and coordinate Continuous Improvement events on the plant floor, empowering your team to identify and eliminate waste to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Plan & Execute Work: Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of work plans for scheduled downtime and shutdowns. Evaluate the effectiveness of these plans to drive future improvements.
• Manage Change: Plan and implement process revisions and improvements to meet new standards as our manufacturing systems evolve.
• Optimize Maintenance: Plan and monitor Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to improve equipment reliability and overall area performance.
• Lead & Develop World‑Class Teams: As a dedicated coach and mentor, empower your team of hourly production professionals to reach their full potential through consistent training, constructive feedback, and unwavering support, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Foster a Culture of Respect: Champion a positive and inclusive work environment where all team members are respected, and psychological safety is paramount.
• Coach and Develop Talent: Mentor, nurture, and develop your team members. Provide consistent feedback to grow their skills and support their professional development.
• Drive Engagement & Recognition: Create a performance‑driven culture that listens and reacts. Proactively recognize team accomplishments to build morale and capture the hearts and minds of your people.
• Communicate Effectively: Enable a culture of learning and transparency through clear, consistent, and effective communication.
• Ensure all necessary administrative tasks, such as timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation, are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high