AVR Process Coach (Supplemental) at Ford Motor Company

Job Description

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to

• Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met by adhering to standardized work.
• Optimize production throughput in alignment with budget and cost objectives.
• Monitor ANDON (a system to notify production issues) occurrences and serve as the initial responder for secondary support.
• Verify the production line's safe and smooth operation, and its output of quality parts, through Process Confirmation.
• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) initiatives and coach problem resolution at the lowest possible level.
• Meet targets for First Time Through (FTT), inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expenses.
• Build the capability of both Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Create a conducive work environment that enables teams to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Ensure effective communication and recognition within the team.
• Perform basic administration of supervisory duties and documentation.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (CAEC)

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience working in Production lines.
• 1+ years’ experience working with and supervising unionized workforce and understanding of CBA (collective bargaining agreement)
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Availability to work in shifts (morning/afternoon/evening) as required.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (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).

Experience:

• Experience in body shop, stamping, paint, subassembly, or machining preferred.
• Safety and Quality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce.
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining experience (specific to Power Take-Off).
• Helium leak stand experience (specific to Power Take-Off).
• Adept problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Effective organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Note: This is a supplemental role (non permanent) but full-time hours are offered.
  
  
  

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.