Director, Manufacturing Strategy

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years – through every imaginable challenge – because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford’s excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs.

Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.

About Ford

The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 118 years – through every imaginable challenge – because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford’s excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs.

Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.

The Opportunity

Ford is aggressively pursuing leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) market and driving operational excellence across North America. This highly impactful leadership role will be instrumental in shaping the future of Ford's manufacturing strategy, ensuring our operations remain at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. Reporting directly to the Managing Director - EV, Digital, and Manufacturing Strategy, you will be responsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies that support Ford's ambitious EV and broader North American production goals.

The Position

As Manufacturing Strategy Director, you will be a key leader in shaping Ford's manufacturing future, driving strategic decision-making, and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of our operations. Reporting to the Managing Director - EV, Digital, and Manufacturing Strategy, you will own the development and execution of the Hoshin Kanri process, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensuring cross-functional alignment.

Your Responsibilities

Will encompass: developing and implementing long-term manufacturing strategies; conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify industry best practices and emerging trends; leading the development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes; optimizing manufacturing footprints and capacity planning; collaborating with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives; and identifying and mitigating potential risks to manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Long-Term Manufacturing Strategies:
  Develop and implement comprehensive manufacturing strategies aligned with Ford's overall business objectives for EV and broader North American operations, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term competitiveness.
• Lead Hoshin Kanri Execution:
  Lead the creation and execution of the Hoshin Kanri x-matrix, ensuring alignment of strategic objectives with tactical plans across all relevant manufacturing directors, plants and skill teams.
• Partner with Process and Productivity Director:
  Collaborate closely with the Process and Productivity Director to leverage their expertise in best-in-class research and operational insights, benchmarking and target setting, ensuring alignment between strategic plans and operational realities.
• Lead the Adoption of New Technologies:
  Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes, ensuring that Ford's manufacturing capabilities remain at the forefront of innovation, with a…