Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? As part of our Manufacturing team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we\'re known for. In our plants around the world, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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 role of Launch Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of launch. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering departmental scorecard objectives pertaining to people, safety, quality, and flow; maintaining standardization while implementing continuous improvement actions while containing and communicating irregularities. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting a positive environment of culture, communication and employee recognition.
What you\'ll do...

• Be accountable for planning and the overall implementation of a successful launch
• Work with multi-functional teams to ensure operating systems and processes are maintained to the corporate and manufacturing standards
• Drive all launch related business results
• Remove internal barriers to align resources with business objectives to achieve results
• 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
• Optimize equipment programs and troubleshoot to identify root cause
• Provide team communication and recognition that:
  • Enables a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
  • Embodies the respect and encouragement of all team members
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks by:
  • Ensuring a Zero Tolerance environment for all employees
  • Creating a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
• Travel as needed

You\'ll have...

• High School diploma OR GED
• Five (5) years of operations experience in a leadership role

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s/Master\'s Degree
• Ten (10) years of operations experience in a project planning leadership role
• Strong project planning mindset with execution of the plan
• Five or more years working in the automotive industry
• Demonstrated success interfacing with executive leadership, plant hourly (including UAW committee), salaried personnel, along with both plant and executive leadership personnel
• Validated experience with union negotiations
• Knowledgeable in the use of data for decision making
• Strong leadership, team building, communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring teams
• Validated success resolving complex and/or diverse problems
• A history of working well under pressure and able to spearhead crisis management
• Six Sigma Blackbelt

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\xe2\x80\xa6or all of 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 child care 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\xe2\x80\x99s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStbUfZaQYyKkjfgGFP?h=xE2rEgdXjSpN3ODJ1P4RY5KWawPp25imQ91QHZSXH-c=&u=https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD 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. 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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. #On-site