Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Ford at BlueOval City

Ford • Stanton, TN

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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? 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. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategies across Ford North American manufacturing plants.
• Mentor and guide Plant Leadership, Black Belts, Green Belts, and Continuous Improvement Specialists in Lean, Six Sigma, and Ford Production System problem-solving methodologies and project execution.
• Develop and deliver Six Sigma Black and Green Belt certification courses, and instruct on Ford Production System Standards and Lean Principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping) to drive waste elimination.
• Support problem-solving teams and oversee Lean Maturity Model gap closure plans at Ford facilities and suppliers.
• Promote continuous improvement and facilitate the sharing of Six Sigma knowledge and best practices across business units.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree