Team Manager

The Team Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of production and maintenance employees to achieve performance targets related to safety, quality, delivery and cost. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to Ford Motor Company's commitment to producing high-quality powertrain components while maintaining a safe and productive workplace. The Team Manager plays a key role in droving our Ford Operating System, supporting employee development, and contributing to Ford's success in delivering reliable and innovative vehicles.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Education**:
**Experience**:

- 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferable in the automotive or powertrain industry
- 3+ years of experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (Ford Production System knowledge a plus).
- 3+ years experience interfacing with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management.

**Preferred Requirements**:
**Education**:

- Master's in Engineering, Business or related discipline.

**Experience**:

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Union negotiations experience is preferred.
- Competent in the use of data for decision making.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency to present in front of plant management.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems.
- Need to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary.
- Having the ability to work and multi-task in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- 6-sigma designation preferred.
- Proven analytical skills and quick decision-making capability.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

**The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to**:

- **Maintain Production Flow**:Provide necessary resources to sustain production and verify that critical inputs meet acceptable quality standards.
- **Manage System Changes & Work Plans**:Plan, implement, and oversee all system changes, including revisions and improvements, and coordinate critical work plans (e.g., downtime, shutdown, change management) while evaluating their effectiveness.
- **Achieve Objectives & Drive Continuous Improvement**:Develop, coach, and support teams to achieve SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment) objectives by driving continuous improvement initiatives and preventing the recurrence of systemic abnormalities.
- **Facilitate Abnormality Resolution**:Support teams in resolving issues, providing coaching and feedback to ensure effective and permanent corrective actions.
- **Optimize Maintenance & Performance**:Plan maintenance tasks, monitor their completion and effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement and coaching.
- **Foster a Continuous Improvement Mindset**:Promote a continuous improvement culture through effective Time & Data Management and planned FTPM (Ford Total Productive Maintenance) activities.
- **Develop High-Performing Teams**:Mentor, nurture, and develop highly competent and motivated teams, including Process Coaches, fostering collaboration and adherence to Ford values and expected behaviors.
- **Cultivate a Supportive & Performance-Driven Culture**:Create a conducive, respectful, and proactive work environment that encourages learning, effective communication, and empowers teams to excel.
- **Recognize & Inspire**:Proactively acknowledge team accomplishments to improve morale and foster engagement.
- **Ensure Administrative Completion**:Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate completion of all necessary administrative responsibilities.