At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Introduction to BlueOval City

Ford is investing $11.4 billion to build two state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and will be among the largest automotive manufacturing campuses in U.S. history. Like the iconic Rouge complex in Michigan did a century earlier, BlueOval City will usher in a new era for American manufacturing and will harness Ford’s global manufacturing expertise and innovative technologies. Ford has selected to partner with SK Innovation for their battery expertise and Redwood Materials to design a manufacturing ecosystem that has as minimal impact as possible on the surrounding environments. BlueOval City embodies the transformational Ford+ plan for growth and value creation in combining existing strengths and new capabilities.

For more information about Ford’s BlueOval Plans, please Follow this link.

The Paint Area Manager at BlueOval City – Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center (TEVC) will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from ground up.

TEVC Paint Area Manager Position

The TEVC Paint Area Manager will lead the planning and development of the Paint Shop area within the TEVC site in Stanton, Tennessee in line with the full intent of the Global Ford Production System (GFPS). 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.

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
  

The Minimum Requirements :

• 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
  

The Preferred Requirements:

• 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
  

Additional duties include:

• Accountable for area planning and implementation for respective area
• Implement the GFPS operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Ensure business results are met
• Remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems
• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development at all levels of the organization. Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching, and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization

This individual will have experience managing high degrees of complexity in processes and communication with all levels of leadership. They will rely on their project management skills and strong business acumen to help deliver business requirements.

A collaborative leadership style is necessary to influence and build meaningful relationships with all cross functional teams.

Additional Information :

This role will report to the TEVC Assistant Plant Manager.

Travel is expected throughout 2022/2023 along with relocation needed to Tennessee.

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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