Team Manager-Production

Job Description

The Team Manager - Production leads, coaches, and develops a production team to meet or exceed SQDCPME targets (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, morale, environment). They ensure daily production goals are achieved, maintain compliance with health and safety requirements, and drive continuous improvement using Ford Production System principles.

In addition to standard Team Manager duties, this role deploys advanced Lean methods and optimizes Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&L) within their area. The Team Manager leads Kaizen, VSM, and SMED efforts; drives machining and tooling optimization; owns local inventory performance; and partners closely with Maintenance and Process Engineering to deliver measurable improvements in RTY, JPH, and cost. This position is a hands-on change leader and mentor who translates Lean projects into sustained operational results.

Responsibilities

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

• Ensure standards and Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) practices are in place and followed.
• Drive daily results through standard work, visual controls and problem-solving tools.
• Coach Process Coach /Operators on validation and closure of abnormalities and facilitate permanent corrective actions.
• Drive CI projects with measurable ROI; develop business cases and present to leadership.
• Mentor Process Coaches, support FCG/Co-op placements and run cross-site best-practice transfers.
• Use statistical tools to validate improvements and ensure sustainment of gains.
• Provide resources to maintain production flow; plan and monitor maintenance tasks.
• Lead Maintenance activities, downtime/shutdown work plans and evaluate effectiveness.
• Develop and recognize team members and support employee development.
• Maintain Time & Data Management, administrative duties, and effective cross-functional communication.
• Lead advanced Lean initiatives: Kaizen, VSM, SMED, A3, SPC and sustainment of process controls.
• Support local MP&L performance: parts availability and inbound/outbound inspection, inventory management, scheduling and line feed coordination.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline. (Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience: 
 

• 5+ years manufacturing experience
• 2-5 years leading Lean implementation projects on the plant floor.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing basics and FPS; experience using data for decisions.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive/powertrain preferred).
• Proven track record delivering measurable JPH/RTY improvements and cost avoidance.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Certified Lean / Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent.
• Proficient project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in unionized environments and supplier development.
• Excellent coaching and servant-leadership style.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage crises, multi-task, and present to plant management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and manufacturing systems.

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. 

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.