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Maintenance Supervisor

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, United States


Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world – together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Responsibilities

Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives

Monitor ANDON occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support

Through Process Confirmation, verify that the paint building equipment are running at rate, safely and producing quality vehicles

Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

Communication and Recognition

Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets

Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

Assist with paint launch activities (new equipment, body styles, etc.)

Coaching, training, and teaching of skilled trades on building equipment / process

Skilled Trades scheduling (vacation coverage, training & time keeping records)

Daily shift letter documentation / downtime reports / environmental requirements

Attend quality, productivity, and other related meetings

Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documentation

Work independently with limited supervision

Assign work to unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput

Interact with Vendors for building support / part ordering

Display strong organizational and administrative skills

Multi‑task in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Display strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills

Work any shift, as well as rotate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed

Qualifications
Basic Requirements

High School Diploma

5+ years paint maintenance supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment

2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office

Automotive paint shop experience

Fanuc Robot programming, PLC / Control logic knowledge and maintenance experience

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Safety and Quality experience preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of constraint management principles

Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Extensive knowledge of paint automation equipment

Program new body style changes in all automation zones

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-$141,360.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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 1-888-336-0660.

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