Team Manager-Quality

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

In this position .... 

At Ford Motor Company, 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 System.

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.

   

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 

Even better, you may have... 

• 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 skill