Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.

 

The Team Manager leads and develops production and maintenance teams to reliably meet SQDCPME targets (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, morale, environment). This hands‑on role enforces Manufacturing Operating System standards, drives daily shop‑floor performance, coordinates with Quality and Maintenance, and coaches Process Coaches and operators to resolve abnormalities and sustain improvements. The Team Manager ensures safe, efficient production while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the role provides direct oversight of machining and tooling activities — including setup, tool changes, work holding, and finishing processes — and partners with the Maintenance team to plan and validate preventive maintenance (PMs), manage downtime and shutdown work plans, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain critical spares. The Team Manager champions machine reliability and tooling integrity, supports root‑cause repairs and improvement plans, and ensures production and maintenance activities are aligned to maximize JPH, RTY, and overall equipment availability.