Assistant Plant Manager

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. We don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.
Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Assistant Plant Manager is the “COO” across the Windsor Operations Site (Windsor Engine Plant and Essex Engine Plant) and has holistic understanding of manufacturing and business operations, taking full accountability of plant operations and culture aligned with Ford’s leadership core values of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration and a servant leadership mentality. What you’ll be able to do In addition to the domain expertise required (business, data and technical acumen along with manufacturing proficiency), the Assistant Plant Manager will demonstrate Ford's Operating System and Servant Leadership capabilities.

You'll Have...

The minimum requirements we seek

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an automotive manufacturing, engineering or technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in lean, kaizen and operational excellence is a must.
• Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• 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.
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.

Must be open to relocation

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!
Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.
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