Master Black Belt - Lean Process Improvement Manager

What youll do...

• Implement and lead Ford North Americas Lean and Six Sigma strategy in manufacturing plants.
• Mentor Plant Leadership Black Belts and Green Belts in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies.
• Instruct on Ford Production System Standards and Lean Principles (Kaizen 5S Value Stream Mapping Visual Management 8 Waste etc.) to eliminate waste.
• Guide Black Belts and Green Belts in using Six Sigma Methodology to complete projects effectively.
• Teach Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt classes preparing students for certification.
• Support problem-solving teams at Ford facilities and suppliers.
• Manage and mentor Continuous Improvement Specialists in executing Kaizen projects and activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and waste elimination via Kaizen and Six Sigma projects.
• Implement continuous improvement methodology sustainability strategies and lean practices with Plant Leadership.
• Support the Ford Production System at manufacturing plants through mentoring and training.
• Oversee gap closure plans for Lean Maturity Model in manufacturing plants.
• Liaise with other business units to share Six Sigma knowledge and best practices.
• Work with manufacturing technology development teams skill teams and FPS coaches on the development and integration of FPS related technologies
• Guide team members towards innovative solutions to grow a culture of innovation
• Provide data analytic training and development of dashboards to help drive continuous improvement

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work all shifts rotating shifts or weekends should the need arise

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors Degree Engineering discipline or strong manufacturing experience preferred
• Certifications: Master Black Belt Certified or ability to obtain certification within 3 months Lean Certificate and Formal Training
• 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven understanding and application of Lean principles and practices in a production environment
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Understanding of the Ford Quality Operating System (QOS)
• Strong analytics and data management skills
• Exceptional communication interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across all employee levels
• Strong statistical analysis skillset
• Experience leading teams
• Data Analytics and dashboard development (Power bi Alteryx looker studio power apps power automate Google Cloud Platform etc.)

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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