Manager, Flow Optimization

Join Ford's Manufacturing Team

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. In this position, you'll :

Value stream mapping implementation and waste stream optimization

LMM implementation and workgroup engagement ownership

Standard work / spider diagram analysis and value / non-value movement improvement

GAP to engineer running capacity analysis and improvement implementation

Vehicle inventory management with first run capability vs MTTR analysis

Primary focus being waste elimination at the workstation level

You'll have :

High school diploma or GED required

Preferred : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, or related field

3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production engineering, or industrial / process improvement roles

Proven experience leading flow optimization initiatives in a high-volume final assembly environment is preferred

Demonstrated expertise applying lean manufacturing principles, including waste identification, standard work optimization, and takt-based flow

Technical skills :

Strong data analytics capabilities, including the use of dashboards and tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or advanced Excel for process performance monitoring

Solid understanding of final assembly production processes, material flow, line balance, and station design

In-depth knowledge of the quality operating system (QOS), including layered audits, control plans, and defect tracking systems

Working knowledge of end-of-line (EOL) testing procedures, test systems performance tracking, and test failure analysis

Experience conducting time studies, and bottleneck analysis

Familiarity with process control methodologies (SPC)

Leadership & collaboration :

Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners, including quality, production engineering, maintenance, and operations

Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and change management initiatives

Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong communication skills with the ability to present performance insights and recommended actions to leadership

Behavioral competencies :

Data-driven decision-maker with strong root cause problem-solving skills (e.g., 5-Why, A3, fishbone analysis)

Bias for action and a continuous improvement mindset

Even better, you may have :

Master's degree

Validated ability to resolve diverse issues and conflict situations

Strong ability to lead a large organization; interface / manage plant hourly personnel, salaried personnel, and contract personnel

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma black belt experience

Proven ability to communicate and present to diverse audiences

Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability

Competent in the use of data for decision-making

Aspiration for continued growth and new challenges

Demonstrated leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates with Ford Motor Company positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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 builderor 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.