Senior Production Supervisor - Master Black Belt

Senior Production Supervisor - Black Belt Certified

This particular position broadens the responsibility to use Six Sigma Black Belt Certified skills, including teaching, coaching, problem solving major concerns on priority issues for the organization, delivering project results, and supporting the plant in significant change initiatives—all within an environment that embraces the principles of the Ford Production System.

We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

The Senior Production Supervisor is a supervisory leadership role supported by on‑the‑job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Senior Production Supervisors are:

• Resilient
• Detail oriented
• Ambitious
• Demonstrate high integrity

• Use and have a thorough understanding of Six Sigma (Black Belt Certified requirement), Lean and Problem‑Solving Methodologies and Ford Production System (FPS) approach to improve all areas of the business
• Implement and lead Ford NA Six Sigma strategy within manufacturing plant
• Coach Plant OCM and Green belts in strategic problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
• Coach, lead and assist problem solving teams at Ford facilities and suppliers
• Teach Six Sigma Green Belt classes and help prepare students for certification
• Coach and teach Ford Production System methods including standards and project selection
• Coach and mentor Green Belts to use 6 Sigma tools properly and complete projects
• Run 6 Sigma Kaizen projects to support resolution of significant issues
• Lead 6 Sigma continuous improvement projects to resolve significant issues
• Liaison with other business units on best practices and 6 Sigma knowledge
• Support implementation of Ford Production System standards and continuous improvement tools
• Drive implementation of continuous improvement methodology and sustainability strategies with plant leadership
• Provide Ford Production System assistance and training to the plant as required
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management team members
• Demonstrate an ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Work and multi‑task in fast‑paced environment
• Teach Quality Operating System methods and principles

• Confirm standards are in place
• Support issues raised by the teams
• Plan changes to the system
• Manage changes to the system
• Communication and Recognition
• Develop highly competent and motivated people
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
• Supervise salaried employees

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma
• Black Belt Certified
• Experience:
  
  2‑3 years’ experience as a Process Coach
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• 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
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  • Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred
  • Safety and Quality experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

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