Lean & Six Sigma Team Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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…