FPS Value Stream Mapping Specialist

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. We are seeking a highly skilled Lean Academy and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Leader to spearhead the development and implementation of Lean methodologies across our manufacturing facilities and diverse skill teams. In this pivotal role… You will leverage your skills as a strategic thinker and practitioner to translate complex Lean principles into actionable training and operational improvements. You will also be responsible for delivering monthly comprehensive training sessions to a global workforce, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Beyond classroom instruction, you will act as a primary facilitator for Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping workshops, ensuring that identified efficiencies are effectively integrated into plant and departmental operations. Further, you will utilize your background in manufacturing leadership and a proven track record of upskilling both salaried and hourly personnel.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating significant growth in leadership roles and Lean practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or a closely related technical field.
• Proven mastery of Lean methodologies, with specific expertise in conducting Value Stream Mapping and facilitating high-impact Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence personnel at all levels of the organizational hierarchy.
• Ability and willingness to travel 65% or more to various Ford locations to provide on-site training and workshop facilitation.
• Exceptional instructional and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute standardized monthly Lean training modules tailored to Ford employees across manufacturing sectors and various cross-functional skill teams.
• Lead and facilitate intensive Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping workshops at both the plant and departmental levels to identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of improvements identified during VSM sessions, ensuring sustained follow-through and measurable gains in operational efficiency.
• Serve as a mentor and educator to a diverse workforce, effectively upskilling both hourly team members and salaried leadership in the practical application of Lean tools.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager