Global FPS Lean Academy Lead

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lean Academy and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Leader to spearhead the development and implementation of Lean methodologies across our manufacturing facilities and diverse skill teams.

In this pivotal role

You will leverage your skills as a strategic thinker and practitioner to translate complex Lean principles into actionable training and operational improvements. You will also be responsible for delivering monthly comprehensive training sessions to a global workforce fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Beyond classroom instruction you will act as a primary facilitator for Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping workshops ensuring that identified efficiencies are effectively integrated into plant and departmental operations. Further you will utilize your background in manufacturing leadership and a proven track record of upskilling both salaried and hourly personnel.

What Youll Do

• 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.

Youll Have

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience within a manufacturing environment demonstrating significant growth in leadership roles and Lean practice.
• Bachelors 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.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

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

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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