Area Manager, Manufacturing ​/ Production Production Manager

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

• Own Area Performance:
  Take full ownership of your production area’s daily and strategic performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME).
• Drive Continuous Improvement:
  Champion the Ford Production System (FPS) on the plant floor. Teach, coach, and lead your team in using lean tools to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and implement permanent solutions to complex problems.
• Develop High‑Performing Teams:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of hourly and salaried employees. Responsible for their training, performance management, and career growth, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and engagement.
• Build Strategic Relationships:
  Serve as the primary liaison between your team, senior plant leadership, and UAW partners. Build and maintain a robust, collaborative, and respectful work environment that aligns with the company’s core values.

• A high school diploma combined with some post‑secondary education (e.g., associate’s degree, skilled trades certification).
• Broad, hands‑on experience in a high‑volume production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, resolve diverse problems, and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently present to and interface with plant employees, union representatives, and senior management.
• A proactive, data‑driven approach to decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, including flexibility for various shifts and overtime as needed to support production.

• A bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Previous experience as a team manager/superintendent or in a similar frontline leadership role within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a unionized environment (e.g., UAW).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with computer systems and manufacturing software.
• Formal training or certification in lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, TPS, WCM).

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, :  This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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