MLD & FPS Specialist-Planta Ford Irapuato

The Manufacturing Learning & Development / FPS Specialist is responsible for developing and enhancing manufacturing workforce capabilities through Lean Manufacturing principles Ford Production System (FPS) methodologies leadership development and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a strategic partner to Production Teams Process Coaches Team Leaders Operations Leadership and Learning & Development organizations.

The role focuses on identifying capability gaps creating development plans coaching frontline leaders facilitating training programs supporting problem-solving initiatives and promoting a culture of operational excellence. The specialist is also responsible for deploying FPS strategies supporting standardization efforts validating operational data for decision-making and improving productivity through workforce development and Lean practices.

As a key change agent this position helps strengthen organizational readiness leadership effectiveness and manufacturing performance by integrating people development digital learning tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

Learning & Development

• Identify training and development needs for Team Leaders and Process Coaches.
• Design and coordinate development plans aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to deploy technical and leadership training programs.
• Support workforce capability development through structured learning pathways and continuous education initiatives.
• Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness results.

Lean Manufacturing & FPS Deployment

• Support deployment and sustainment of Ford Production System (FPS) standards and methodologies.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Promote standardized Team Leader and Process Coach TDM execution.
• Conduct FPS and KUP surveillance activities to ensure adherence to standards.
• Drive Lean maturity development across manufacturing departments.

Coaching & Leadership Development

• Coach Team Leaders and Process Coaches on problem-solving methodologies and Lean tools.
• Assess leadership behaviors and individual performance effectiveness.
• Identify versatility and succession needs based on operational requirements.
• Facilitate development conversations and growth opportunities for frontline leaders.
• Strengthen leadership capabilities through coaching feedback and continuous development programs.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

• Analyze productivity constraints and operational bottlenecks.
• Support Kaizen DMAIC 8D and Green Belt initiatives focused on waste elimination.
• Document and replicate best practices and successful improvement projects across manufacturing areas.
• Validate operational data integrity to support business decision-making.
• Contribute to operational performance improvements through workforce engagement and Lean implementation.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities to simplify Team Leader and Process Coach daily activities through technology and innovation.
• Partner with GDI&A IT and Operations teams to digitalize manufacturing tools and learning processes.
• Promote adoption of digital learning platforms analytics tools and Industry 5.0 capabilities.
• Support transformational initiatives related to workforce readiness and operational excellence.

Bachelors Degree in: Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Business Administration Organizational Development Education Human Resources or Engineering or related discipline.