Paint Area Manager - Chicago Assembly Plant - Ford Motor Company : Job Details

The Paint Area Manager will lead the planning and development of the Paint Shop area. The Paint Area Manager will be assigned to a GFPS System or Key Unifying Process (KUP) and be responsible for becoming the site subject matter expert, work with the other Area Managers and implement that System orKUP across the plant. The Paint Area Manager will be a member of the Plant Leadership Team who is responsible for delivering the business objectives of the plant. The Paint Area Manager will champion the implementation of strategies to form the culture required to achieve the plant Vision, Mission, and Values, and deliver SQDCPME objectives for their respective area via truly empowered and supported teams.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.* Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve* Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards* Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions* Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI's, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives* Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs* Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement* Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions* Lead transformation and change management efforts* Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of Leaders as Teachers at all levels of the organization.* Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.* Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve* Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards* Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions* Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI's, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives* Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs* Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement* Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions* Lead transformation and change management efforts* Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of Leaders as Teachers at all levels of the organization.* Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.