About this role
Educational Leadership: Design and execute standardized monthly Lean training modules tailored to Ford employees across manufacturing sectors and various cross-functional skill teams. Workshop Facilitation: Lead and facilitate intensive Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping workshops at both the plant and departmental levels to identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow. Strategic Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end execution of improvements identified during VSM sessions, ensuring sustained follow-through and measurable gains in operational efficiency. Workforce Development: Serve as a mentor and educator to a diverse workforce, effectively upskilling both hourly team members and salaried leadership in the practical application of Lean tools. Continuous Improvement Advocacy: Promote a rigorous Lean culture by demonstrating the direct impact of Lean applications on manufacturing performance and organizational goals. Established and active employee resource groups Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating significant growth in leadership roles and Lean practice. Bachelor's degree in Applied Science or a closely related technical field. Proven mastery of Lean methodologies, with specific expertise in conducting Value Stream Mapping and facilitating high-impact Kaizen events. Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence personnel at all levels of the organizational hierarchy. Ability and willingness to travel 65% or more to various Ford locations to provide on-site training and workshop facilitation. Exceptional instructional and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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About Ford
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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What you'll do
- Design and execute standardized Lean training modules for Ford employees while leading workshops to identify production bottlenecks. Oversee the implementation of improvements and promote a Lean culture within the organization.
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