Team Manager, Quality Process - Ohio Assembly Plant

Ford - Avon Lake, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Avon Lake, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

In this leadership role within Ford's Manufacturing team, you will oversee Process and Quality engineering teams, focusing on production, staffing, procurement, and the quality of Final Department equipment. Your efforts will contribute to the implementation of the Quality Operating System and the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring the production of world-class smart vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead implementation of the Quality Operating System processes and procedures across the plant
• Lead the analysis of internal and external data to improve quality through improvement/stabilization of processes in the final area
• Teach/Coach team members on managing equipment, engineering trials, change management processes, and workstation readiness
• Coordinate resources and activities of Process Engineers to support Final Departments' needs for quality improvement and equipment uptime
• Monitor production to ensure that equipment/processes are capable and running
• Ensure the team reacts to resolve any issues that arise
• Ensure department compliance with all regulations/requirements
• Facilitate daily meetings of the Process and Quality Engineers
• Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks
• Review/approve Preventive Maintenance activities
• Manage department Health and Safety concerns
• Own, lead, and support the Final Area Control Plans along with department M.E. Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Manufacturing/Technology engineering work experience
• Previous automotive and quality analysis experience
• In-depth experience in assembly manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, BSAQ, and QLS
• Prior Quality experience
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• 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