Ford Motor
Lean and Six Sigma Manager, Ford at BlueOval City
Ford Motor, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center, we’re not just assembling vehicles; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.
At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center, you will use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future, create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others, and be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
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 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. Qualifications
You'll have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 3+ years of experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt or Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment, exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, including experience leading teams, and proven expertise in applying Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and methodologies within a production environment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. 3+ years of experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt or Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, including experience leading teams. Proven expertise in applying Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and methodologies within a production environment. Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively across all employee levels. Even better, you may have Master Black Belt Certification, Lean Certification, and formal training, strong analytical, statistical, and data management skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Master Black Belt Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months), Lean Certification, and formal training. Strong analytical, statistical, and data management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Benefits
We offer 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, 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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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 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. Qualifications
You'll have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 3+ years of experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt or Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment, exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, including experience leading teams, and proven expertise in applying Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and methodologies within a production environment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. 3+ years of experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt or Continuous Improvement Specialist in a manufacturing environment. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, including experience leading teams. Proven expertise in applying Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and methodologies within a production environment. Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively across all employee levels. Even better, you may have Master Black Belt Certification, Lean Certification, and formal training, strong analytical, statistical, and data management skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Master Black Belt Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months), Lean Certification, and formal training. Strong analytical, statistical, and data management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Benefits
We offer 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, 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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