Team Manager - Woodhaven Forge
In this position...
This position is specifically for the Ford Motor Company Woodhaven Forging Plant. This position is the only position at this leadership level who has direct responsibility for all facets of the plant on a daily basis.
You will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within a department, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management/ process improvement, 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. Unique to this position, the plant reports to the senior leadership team at the Dearborn Engine Plant and has departmental support services from both Dearborn Engine Plant and Woodhaven Stamping Plant.
What you'll do...
Confirm standards are in place
Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant
Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives
Support issues raised by the teams
Coach, 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 opportunities
Communication and Recognition
Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
Proactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve morale
Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required