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Ford Motor Company Paint Area Manufacturing Manager (LAP) in Louisville, Kentucky

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.

In this position...

The Paint Area Manager will lead the planning and development of the Paint Shop area. The Paint Area Manager will be assigned a GFPS System or Key Unifying Process (KUP) and be responsible to become the site subject matter expert, work with the other Area Managers and implement that System or KUP 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 delivering SQDCPME objectives for their respective area via truly empowered and supported teams.

What you'll do...

Communication & Recognition

  • Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills

  • Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions.

  • Speak/Present information to Senior Leadership

Develop Organizational Capability

  • Develop/Coach 'Leaders as Teachers' at all levels. Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experiences to raise the performance level and advance the organization through ONE Ford Behaviors

  • Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other

  • Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to collect the hearts and minds of the people

  • Proactively recognize the team’s accomplishments and improve morale

You'll have...

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

  • 7+ years of Paint Manufacturing/Finishing, automation and automotive experience

  • 7+ years of experience leading revisions and improvements to meet new standards as manufacturing operating systems mature

Even better, you may have...

  • Demonstrated leadership skills

  • Validated ability to resolve diverse issues and conflict situations

  • Strong ability to lead a large organization; interface/manage plant hourly personnel, salaried personnel, and contract personnel

  • Solid understanding of conveyor systems programming and Paint/Sealer applications

  • Fundamental working knowledge of Robotics, and Controls

  • Experience with DURR Paint shops

  • Familiarity with VFDs, network / Ethernet controls

  • Deep knowledge of Paint processes, material, and facility requirements and ability to teach paint process to the organization using Lean Manufacturing techniques

  • Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Black Belt experience

  • Proven ability to communicate and present to diverse audiences

  • Strong analytical skill and quick decision-making capability

  • Competent in the use of data for decision making

  • Systematic problem-solving capability, including 8Ds, FMEAs, DMAICs

  • Confirm operating standards are in place and being adhered to throughout the area

  • Demonstrated ability to ensure in station process control

  • Knowledge of control plans and failure mode risk mitigation

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a leadership level LL5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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