Operational Transformation Deployment Senior Manager

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? 

• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives from technical analysis and solution design to hands-on development, implementation, and sustainment.
• Drive in-depth process analysis, optimization, and problem-solving, including diagnosing complex operational issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Design, implement, and ensure the sustainment of new processes, systems, and procedures, applying advanced process engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

What You'Ll Do...

• Collaborate closely with process owners, stakeholders, and operations teams to ensure strong buy-in, successful adoption, and seamless technical integration of solutions.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and support to local teams impacted by transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), quantifying inefficiencies and ensuring delivered solutions achieve desired outcomes.

You'Ll Have...

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing), or a highly specialized relevant technical field.
• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, 

or business transformation with senior leaders as key stakeholders.

• Deep Domain and Contextual Expertise, with proven proficiency in automotive industry operations.

Even better, you may have...

• Hands-on Technical Leadership and Execution, capable of driving and implementing changes directly.
• Exceptional analytical skills for complex technical process improvement, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Strong skills in solution design, building, implementation, and sustainment of robust process solutions.
• Excellent collaboration/communication skills, effectively articulating details to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management abilities, managing initiatives from inception to delivery, including planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• High adaptability and agility to respond to evolving technical needs and drive iterative development..
• Significant experience and proven proficiency in automotive industry operations is essential.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing significant and measurable improvements within an operational environment.
• Process Improvement and Problem Solving Certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt) are highly desirable.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 
• For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD
• This position is a leadership level 5.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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