Production Supervisor – Process Coach at Ford Motor Company

Job Description

About Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited:

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca .

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here, is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford Motor Company, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Role:

You will lead a production team to drive a culture of excellence, focus, and collaboration. You will foster a positive culture and lead though example for all those you work with. Your team’s success will depend on your ability to ensure production schedules and quality targets are achieved across the department. You will deliver all department scorecard objectives, own processes, and ensure standardization across the department. Continuous improvement, interdepartmental communication, and driving the Ford Production System as a change agent will also be core functions in this role.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform supervisory production employees.
• Perform basic administration responsibilities such as vacation scheduling, attendance, payroll/timekeeping, and report writing.
• Coach safety, quality and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
• Use data analysis to support problem solving and decision making.
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput.
• Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
• Monitor production process to ensure compliance and capability, ANDON, control points and other data.
• Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
• Using a continuous improvement mindset to solve quality, production, safety and people problems in your zone.
• Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets.
• Create a collaborative and supportive work environment for the team members to excel
• Implement training for all team members.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Recognize and celebrate accomplishments.
• Address department Health and Safety concerns.
• Enforce compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma.
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years in manufacturing, supervisory or quality roles.
• Immediate and confirmed eligibility to travel to the United States for training.
• Successful candidates m ust be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights, and/or weekends, as needed.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related engineering field of study.
  
  
  

Experience:

• Supervisory experience in high-speed manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and constraint management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Prior experience managing a unionized work force.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, empower and develop employees.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma.
• Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
  
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.