Ford Production System Strategist, Ford Energy
About The Position
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering required (in lieu of degree, 8+ years of proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools or production systems will be considered)
- 5+ years of proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools or production systems
- 5+ years of experience working directly on the shop floor in a high volume assembly environment
- Lean Six Sigma trained (certification not required)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%, as needed
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record working with Production Systems or as a Lean Manufacturing practitioner/SME.
- Deep, demonstrable knowledge of Production System standards, tools, and methodologies.
- Battery, powertrain, or electronics experience is highly preferred
- Excellent coaching and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and influence hourly operators, team leaders, and salaried production managers.
- Strong "go-and-see" (Gemba) mindset, spending most of the day on the production floor.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Department Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Ford Production System (FPS).
- Directly partner with the production team on the shop floor to facilitate deep understanding, robust implementation, and disciplined execution of FPS standards, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient battery manufacturing operations.
- Serve as the go-to resource and technical authority on all FPS elements (including Standardized Work, 6S, Visual Management, Quick Changeover/SMED, Error Proofing, and Levelled Production).
- Work side-by-side with production supervisors, team leaders, and operators on the manufacturing line to physically deploy FPS tools.
- Transition theoretical FPS concepts into practical, daily operational habits.
- Partner with production to draft, optimize, and audit Standardized Work Sheets and Job Instruction Sheets for critical battery processes.
- Ensure strict adherence to prevent quality defects.
- Provide real-time, immediate coaching to production teams during daily operations.
- Help teams understand why FPS processes exist and how to execute them.
- Guide shop-floor teams through structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to resolve immediate production bottlenecks, scrap spikes, or equipment downtime.
- Plan, facilitate, and execute shop-floor Kaizen events directly with the production operators to eliminate waste, improve ergonomics, and optimize line balancing.
- Conduct regular, detailed audits of production zones against FPS standards.
- Collaborate with production leadership to develop and execute recovery plans for any identified gaps.
- Confirm the right application of the visual management standards in the workstation.
Benefits
- 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 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.
- performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
