Assistant Plant Manager - Dearborn Truck Plant

• 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

Functional & Technical Knowledge

The minimum requirements we seek

• 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

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