Team Manager-Quality

In this position ....

We're 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

You'll have....

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience:
  • 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
  

• Education: Bachelor’s 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
• Experience:
  • 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
    

We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership level 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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What you'll do ...

• Implement and lead Ford North America's 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.