Ford Motor Company

Area Manager

Ford Motor Company • $138K — $261K *
Avon Lake, OH 44012In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or technical field
  • 5+ years of progressive operational leadership experience
  • Extensive experience in high-volume, complex manufacturing environments
  • Experience leading a manufacturing function overseeing 50+ hourly employees
  • Demonstrated experience in building trust and creating positive workplace cultures
  • Excellent problem-solving and crisis management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and team-building communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Engage with employees to listen and problem solve using empathy and Gemba
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to meet global standards
  • Analyze performance data to identify improvement opportunities and make informed decisions
  • Develop and oversee KPIs to align departmental objectives with business goals
  • Focus on maintaining stability in production processes and outcomes
  • Drive continuous improvement by removing internal obstacles and providing necessary resources
  • Collaborate across teams to foster innovation and deliver solutions
  • Lead change management initiatives and transform organizational processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care and various parental leave options
  • Family building benefits including support for adoption and fertility treatments
  • Employee and family vehicle discount program
  • Tuition assistance for educational growth
  • Active employee resource groups fostering diversity and inclusion
  • Paid time off for community service initiatives
  • Generous paid holidays including time off between Christmas and New Year
  • Option to purchase additional vacation time
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What you'll do...
  • 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.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
  • Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
  • Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once
  • Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
  • Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
  • Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
  • Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills


Even better, you may have...
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience of Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.)
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.
  • Experience working in a fast paced unionized manufacturing environment
  • Maintenance background preferred


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
  • 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.


This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

Work You’ll Do

At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

Innovative Work

Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

Future-Proof Your Career

Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a student interested in an internship, Ford has opportunities that will harness your skills and ignite your ambition. Our hiring process is straightforward and respectful, designed to match your skills and passions with the right position.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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