Area Manager Stamping, Ford at BlueOval City
Ford Motor Company, Stanton, TN, United States
Ford Motor Company
Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary, Ford's first new greenfield site in over 50 years. As a key member of our start-up team at the Tennessee Truck Plant, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of automotive manufacturing, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Truck Plant, you will...
Use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions.
Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future.
Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others.
Be part of a teaming culture centered on high teamwork, high engagement, and a highly collaborative environment.
Serve as a brand ambassador and good neighbor, by actively shaping and participating in our plant's community outreach initiatives, ensuring we remain an integrated and supportive community partner in West Tennessee.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Lead Manufacturing areas for Vehicle Manufacturing Stamping Operations
Lead Green field plant facility Installation, Commissioning, Organization development, Hiring and Training of workforce
Lead Vehicle Launch Pre-Build events meet quality and delivery requirements
Drive Continuous Improvement and provide the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution.
Coach, teach, and provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.
Advance their organization through developing highly competent and motivated people
Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development.
Develop and implement effective Area communication and recognition processes
Create a robust and sustainable relationship with the Work force engagement committee in support of the company's core values
Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
Remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems
Lead transformation and change management efforts
Ensure Standards are in Place and deliver results
Ensure Stability internally by focusing on inputs and process confirmation
Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organization.
Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
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 basic administrative activities are completed, as required
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or technical field
Broad production experience in Vehicle Manufacturing Plant
Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
Strong ability to present in front of senior management
Ability to teach Manufacturing Processes and Problem-solving Methods.
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
Team Manager experience
Strong Computer skills
Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 62050
Job Category Manufacturing
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2025 Blue Oval City Dr, Stanton, TN, 38069, US (On-site)
Preferred Degree Bachelor of Science
Remote No
Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary, Ford's first new greenfield site in over 50 years. As a key member of our start-up team at the Tennessee Truck Plant, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of automotive manufacturing, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Truck Plant, you will...
Use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions.
Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future.
Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others.
Be part of a teaming culture centered on high teamwork, high engagement, and a highly collaborative environment.
Serve as a brand ambassador and good neighbor, by actively shaping and participating in our plant's community outreach initiatives, ensuring we remain an integrated and supportive community partner in West Tennessee.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Lead Manufacturing areas for Vehicle Manufacturing Stamping Operations
Lead Green field plant facility Installation, Commissioning, Organization development, Hiring and Training of workforce
Lead Vehicle Launch Pre-Build events meet quality and delivery requirements
Drive Continuous Improvement and provide the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution.
Coach, teach, and provide support and feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.
Advance their organization through developing highly competent and motivated people
Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development.
Develop and implement effective Area communication and recognition processes
Create a robust and sustainable relationship with the Work force engagement committee in support of the company's core values
Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
Remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems
Lead transformation and change management efforts
Ensure Standards are in Place and deliver results
Ensure Stability internally by focusing on inputs and process confirmation
Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of "Leaders as Teachers" at all levels of the organization.
Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experience to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
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 basic administrative activities are completed, as required
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or technical field
Broad production experience in Vehicle Manufacturing Plant
Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
Strong ability to present in front of senior management
Ability to teach Manufacturing Processes and Problem-solving Methods.
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
Team Manager experience
Strong Computer skills
Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 62050
Job Category Manufacturing
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2025 Blue Oval City Dr, Stanton, TN, 38069, US (On-site)
Preferred Degree Bachelor of Science
Remote No