Lean & Six Sigma Team Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Description

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, 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
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you ll do...

• Key leader in driving operational excellence through the integration of Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and the Ford Production System (FPS).
• Responsible for shaping a culture of continuous improvement, providing strategic leadership on high-impact initiatives, and ensuring sustainable implementation of FPS standards across all levels of the organization.
• Chair of Local FPS Governance and Single Point of Contact to Global FPS.
• Plays a pivotal role in aligning plant performance with global Ford standards.
• PS Deployment & Governance
• Champion the Ford Production System (FPS) within plant operations, embedding it into daily management, standard work, and leadership behaviors.
• Chair the local FPS Governance Council, ensuring effective implementation, sustainment, and advancement of FPS maturity.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Global FPS Team, promoting standardization, sharing of best practices, and feedback for system improvements.
• Support closure of identified gaps in Lean Maturity Model assessments and oversee action plans for plant-wide improvement
• Lean Strategy & Execution
• Implement and lead Ford North America’s Lean strategy across manufacturing operations.
• Deploy key Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, and 8 Waste elimination to drive measurable results.
• Mentor Plant Leadership, Team Leaders, and frontline teams on embedding Lean principles into daily operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability through system audits, follow-ups, and coaching.
• Six Sigma Program Leadership
• Guide and support Black Belts and Green Belts in executing Six Sigma projects using the DMAIC framework.
• Teach Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt courses, providing rigorous training and preparing candidates for certification.
• Liaise with other business units to share Six Sigma best practices and standardize methodology across plants.
• Ensure project effectiveness through coaching, reviews, and sustainability tracking of results.
• Mentorship & Capability Building
• Mentor Plant Leadership, Black Belts, Green Belts, and Continuous Improvement Specialists on structured problem solving and advanced analytics.
• Manage and develop CI team members to lead impactful Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Instruct teams on FPS Standards, CI Routines, and Waste Identification, developing long-term internal capability.
• Actively support problem-solving activities at Ford facilities and key supplier sites, applying advanced Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Strategic Projects & Change Enablement
• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects aligned with quality, safety, productivity, and cost-reduction targets.
• Support change management efforts, ensuring new practices and improvements are institutionalized through standard work and visual controls.
• Implement plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and sustainability models, driving long-term cultural transformation.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt (Level I or II) required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record of Lean and Six Sigma project execution.
• In-depth knowledge of the Ford Production System (FPS) or similar Lean production systems.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring Lean/Six Sigma tools and leading transformation efforts at scale.

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 1+ year of experience facilitating Lean Maturity assessments and leading governance councils.
• 1+ year experience working with GDI&A tools,…