Assistant plant manager (apm)
the assistant plant manager (apm) is a senior manufacturing leader responsible for driving operational excellence and delivering world‑class sqcpmet performance through the disciplined execution of the ford production system (fps). This role partners closely with the plant manager to lead the plant’s strategic direction, transformation agenda, and people development, ensuring sustainable business results and long‑term competitiveness.
Responsibilities
lead day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, people, maintenance, environment, and throughput (sqcpmet) targets
ensure robust deployment and continuous improvement of the operating system across all dimensions, driving stability, standardization, and performance
co‑develop and execute plant and regional strategies, aligning operational priorities with enterprise objectives
translate strategic vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable impact within the plant and the surrounding community
build a high‑performing leadership team by developing area managers, team managers, and key talent, strengthening organizational capability and succession pipelines
foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience across facilities, operations, and behaviors
co‑lead transformational initiatives with the plant manager, leveraging lean manufacturing principles and end‑to‑end fps integration
drive data‑based decision making and structured problem solving to close performance gaps and sustain results
ensure cross‑functional alignment and effective communication at all levels of the organization and with regional/global stakeholders
represent the plant in regional and enterprise forums, contributing to broader manufacturing strategy and best practice sharing
travel approximately 5–10 times per year within mexico and the united states to support operations and strategic initiatives
leadership expectations
act as a visible, values‑driven leader, role‑modeling ford’s expected behaviors and leadership standards
demonstrate strong systems thinking, balancing short‑term results with long‑term capability building
lead through influence and collaboration, fostering alignment across diverse and complex organizations
champion people development as a core responsibility, ensuring growth, engagement, and retention of top talent
drive cultural transformation through consistent leadership behaviors, clear communication, and disciplined execution
qualifications
bachelor’s degree in engineering required; master’s degree (mba or equivalent) preferred
6‑sigma black belt certification (or actively pursuing)
proven experience leading manufacturing operations with accountability for sqcpmet results
strong systems thinking with the ability to connect strategy, operations, and people outcomes
deep knowledge and practical application of the ford production system (fps) and lean manufacturing tools
demonstrated capability in structured problem solving and data‑driven decision making
leadership & functional capabilities
strong bias for action combined with disciplined process management
experience building and developing high‑performing leadership teams (area managers, team managers)
ability to lead through influence across functions and drive alignment in complex organizations
effective communicator, capable of engaging technical, operational, and executive audiences
proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and sustain cultural change
high learning agility and ability to operate effectively under ambiguity
leadership style
self‑driven, resilient, and results‑oriented
energizes and engages teams, creating a positive and high‑performance culture
servant leadership mindset, with a strong focus on people development and empowerment
role model of ford expected behaviors and values
ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
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