Six Sigma Black Belt

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company were evolving our Master Black Belt roles into Lean and Six Sigma Team Managers. These skilled professionals will now integrate Lean methodologies as a core aspect of their responsibilities alongside their expertise in Six Sigma. They will play a crucial role in embedding the Ford Production System into operations. Our Lean and Six Sigma Team Managers will be tasked with teaching coaching and tackling major concerns on priority issues for the organization. They will deliver impactful project results and support significant change initiatives all within an environment that strongly embraces Lean principles and the Ford Production System.

What youll do...

Support FASS/PAC process for all interior specific issues

Complete Six Sigma projects

Coach/mentor STA engineers

Other duties as assigned

Implement and lead Ford North Americas 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.

Youll have...

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 3 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

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Even better you may have...

Bachelors Degree Engineering discipline or strong manufacturing experience preferred

Six Sigma Black Belt 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

Strong statistical analysis skillset

Deep understanding of the Ford Quality Operating System (QOS) and related methods

Experience leading teams

• 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 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.

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