Senior Manager driving enterprise-wide process transformation strategies at Ford, ensuring operational excellence and process optimization across the organization.
Responsibilities
Process Engineering Methods & Standards Leadership: Lead the development, refinement, and deployment of enterprise-wide process engineering methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, process automation standards).
Waste Inventory & Program Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of cross-functional operational transformation programs, ensuring alignment with central strategic objectives, efficient resource allocation, and successful execution of improvement initiatives.
Technical Standards Implementation & Adherence: Ensure the implementation and adherence to established technical standards and roadmaps for process optimization and digital transformation across various projects and business units.
Internal Consulting & Support: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance, consultation, and direct support to dedicated transformation teams and operations on the application of central methodologies and best practices.
Capability Building & Training: Contribute to the design and delivery of training programs, coaching, and knowledge sharing initiatives to build organizational capability in process transformation and continuous improvement.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the effectiveness and adoption of central methodologies and the progress of enterprise-wide programs, providing data-driven insights to the Chief Process Engineer.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various stakeholders across the organization, including dedicated teams, IT, and business leaders, to ensure seamless integration and widespread adoption of central transformation approaches.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with large-scale transformation efforts and complex system integrations.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical), Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
8-12+ years of progressive experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or business transformation roles within a large organization, with a focus on developing and deploying enterprise-wide standards.
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex process improvement programs.
Deep Expertise in Process Improvement Methodologies: Proven mastery and practical application of Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement frameworks.
Program & Project Management: Strong capabilities in leading and managing complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs from conception through completion.
Methodology Development & Deployment: Demonstrated experience in developing, standardizing, and successfully deploying process improvement methodologies and tools across diverse organizational functions.
Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, influence stakeholders at various levels, and drive adoption of new standards.
Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead teams through influence, mentor practitioners, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of dissecting complex process challenges and developing scalable, practical solutions.
Change Management: Strong understanding and application of change management principles to drive adoption of new methodologies and ways of working.
Collaboration & Cross-functional Alignment: Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across organizational silos to achieve common goals.
Benefits
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.
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