Job Description

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Responsibilities

The Person The Assistant Plant Manager is the “COO” of the plant, has holistic understanding of manufacturing and business operations, taking full accountability of plant operations and culture aligned with Ford’s leadership core values of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration and a servant leadership mentality. What you’ll be able to do In addition to the domain expertise required (business, data and technical acumen along with manufacturing proficiency), the Assistant Plant Manager will demonstrate the following Ford Operating System and Servant Leadership capabilities:

Excellence

Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on cost and quality targets.

Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model

Hold self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations

Effectively collaborate with Area Managers, Process Coaches and Hourly Employees

Develop “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to drive results.

Lead implementation of the Ford Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors.

Lead transformation and change management efforts to advance the company’s competitiveness.

Elevate concerns/risks and recognizes achievements

Focus

Serve as partner to Plant Manager and change agent driving results and leveraging relationships to get things done

Establish and operationalize a local vision and mission through clear goal-setting and communication

Ensure operational stability by implementing disciplined processes and standards, meeting jobs per hour, rolled -throughput-yield, quality, and other key metrics.

Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary.

Manage costs and resources responsibly and for the betterment of the plant

Collaboration

Has self-awareness and a deep understanding of employee's aspirations, strengths, and well-being, evidenced by employee engagement scores, regular check-ins, and time spent on the plant floor (80%).

Partner with Plant Manager to build a positive and inclusive culture by leveraging diverse viewpoints and mutual respect.

Foster collaboration on best practices, standardized work, and building networks across functional areas.

Build strong relationships with employees, Employee Resource Groups, the union, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Consistently demonstrate empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees on the plant floor to listen and problem solve.

Role model authenticity and inspires through charismatic communication and leading by example

Bring a high level of energy and effort to all tasks

Auto req ID

444432BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Management

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field.

5+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.

Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments.

Expertise in lean, kaizen and TPS is a must.

Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement, demonstrating strong financial acumen.

Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once.

Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.

Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.

Must be open to relocation

Our Preferred Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or a technical field.

Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final, etc.)

Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.

Experience partnering with the union during a negotiation / contract renewal.

City*

Chicago

State*

Illinois

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ford Motor Company