Lean & Six Sigma Team Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What youll do...

Key leader in driving operational excellence through the integration of Lean principles Six Sigma methodologies and the Ford Production System (FPS).
Responsible for shaping a culture of continuous improvement providing strategic leadership on high-impact initiatives and ensuring sustainable implementation of FPS standards across all levels of the organization.
Chair of Local FPS Governance and Single Point of Contact to Global FPS.
Plays a pivotal role in aligning plant performance with global Ford standards.

PS Deployment & Governance
Champion the Ford Production System (FPS) within plant operations embedding it into daily management standard work and leadership behaviors.
Chair the local FPS Governance Council ensuring effective implementation sustainment and advancement of FPS maturity.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Global FPS Team promoting standardization sharing of best practices and feedback for system improvements.
Support closure of identified gaps in Lean Maturity Model assessments and oversee action plans for plant-wide improvement
Lean Strategy & Execution

Implement and lead Ford North Americas Lean strategy across manufacturing operations.
Deploy key Lean tools such as Kaizen 5S Value Stream Mapping Visual Management and 8 Waste
elimination to drive measurable results.
Mentor Plant Leadership Team Leaders and frontline teams on embedding Lean principles into daily operations.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability through system audits follow-ups and coaching.
Six Sigma Program Leadership
Guide and support Black Belts and Green Belts in executing Six Sigma projects using the DMAIC framework.
Teach Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt courses providing rigorous training and preparing candidates for certification.
Liaise with other business units to share Six Sigma best practices and standardize methodology across plants.
Ensure project effectiveness through coaching reviews and sustainability tracking of results.
Mentorship & Capability Building
Mentor Plant Leadership Black Belts Green Belts and Continuous Improvement Specialists on structured problem solving and advanced analytics.
Manage and develop CI team members to lead impactful Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
Instruct teams on FPS Standards CI Routines and Waste Identification developing long-term internal capability.
Actively support problem-solving activities at Ford facilities and key supplier sites applying advanced Lean Six Sigma principles.

Strategic Projects & Change Enablement
Lead strategic cross-functional projects aligned with quality safety productivity and cost-reduction targets.
Support change management efforts ensuring new practices and improvements are institutionalized through standard work and visual controls.
Implement plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and sustainability models driving long-term cultural transformation.

Youll have.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Business or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt (Level I or II) required.
5 years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record of Lean and Six Sigma project execution.
In-depth knowledge of the Ford Production System (FPS) or similar Lean production systems.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring Lean/Six Sigma tools and leading transformation efforts at scale.

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in Engineering Manufacturing Business or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
1 year of experience facilitating Lean Maturity assessments and leading governance councils.
1 year experience working with GDI&A tools manufacturing analytics platforms (e.g. Minitab Power BI) and CI digital enablers.
1year of experience supporting both internal operations and external supplier problem solving.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and change leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.

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 of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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