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’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re 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... 

As an integral member of the FPS leadership team, you will be responsible for leading transformation and change efforts within the plants to meet Global Manufacturing Standards. You will have the opportunity to apply your extensive expertise in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing directly into production operations, eliminating waste from the system, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be responsible for enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of our employees to achieve manufacturing excellence. 

You'll have... 

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field Experience: 4+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments Experience successfully leading kaizen workshop in complex manufacturing systems Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and creating positive and healthy cultures. Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges

Even better, you may have...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field Experience: Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.) Experience working in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment

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…or all 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 childcare 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’s Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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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.

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What you'll do...

Will serve as FPS Coach and NA Kaizen Lead supporting NA plants. Role model the highest level of integrity through demonstration of servant leadership behaviors and Ford OS behaviors of Excellence, Focus and Collaboration.  Raise the bar of excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives by leveraging deep knowledge of the Ford Operating System and Lean Principles, maintaining a 0-0-100 mindset (0 injuries, 0 defects, 100% throughput), and facilitating Kaizen workshops. Glean insights from key operational metrics to implement continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve quality and throughput. Lead Kaizen Workshops in NA Plants Coach the plants on Lean Maturity Model and develop gap closure plans to achieve yearly improvement targets  Create a sense of community and culture of belonging for employees across all levels by engaging in daily Gemba walks, collaborative problem-solving, coaching, & visibly celebrating team accomplishments. Build a robust internal and external network to promote the exchange of new perspectives, ideas, and best practices to improve Ford’s competitiveness. Cultivate a "Leaders as Teachers" mindset to develop team capabilities using Lean Methodologies and tools.