Area Manager- Body Manufacturing · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:14:51 GMT
Manufacturing

Ford Motor Company · Flat Rock · $138,240-261,720 · onsite

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our Body Manufacturing team. As a key member of our plant leadership team, you will be responsible for leading change efforts within the plant to meet global manufacturing standards. You will support employees by removing barriers to their success and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

In this position, you will implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards. You will also lead transformation and change management efforts, develop organizational capability through coaching and development of 'Leaders as Teachers' at all levels of the organization, and ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching, and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for business results, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment. You will remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems. You will also develop and implement plans to improve productivity, quality, and safety.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a technical field, 3+ years of dimensional controls experience, and 5+ years of experience in weld construction and weld integrity. You will also need to have 5+ years of experience working in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment and 8+ years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

In addition to your technical skills and experience, you will need to have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to resolve diverse problems and work well under pressure. You will also need to be able to communicate effectively with plant hourly, salaried personnel, and plant management.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader who is passionate about improving manufacturing processes and leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.