Responsibilities:

• Use and have a thorough understanding of Six Sigma (Black Belt Certified requirement), Lean and Problem-Solving Methodologies and Ford Production System (FPS) approach to improve all areas of the business
• Implement and lead Ford NA Six Sigma strategy within manufacturing plant
• Coach Plant OCM and Green belts in strategic problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
• Coach, lead and assist problem solving teams at Ford facilities and suppliers
• Teach Six Sigma Green Belt classes and help prepare students for certification
• Coach and teach Ford Production System methods including standards and project selection
• Coach and mentor Green Belts to use 6 Sigma tools properly and complete projects
• Run 6 Sigma Kaizen projects to support resolution of significant issues
• Lead 6 Sigma continuous improvement projects to resolve significant issues
• Liaison with other business units on best practices and 6 Sigma knowledge
• Support implementation of Ford Production System standards and continuous improvement tools
• Drive implementation of continuous improvement methodology and sustainability strategies with plant leadership
• Provide Ford Production System assistance and training to the plant as required
• Coach and teach Ford Production System methods including standards and project selection.

Additional Duties:

• Confirm standards are in place
• Support issues raised by the teams
• Plan changes to the system
• Manage changes to the system
• Communication and Recognition
• Develop highly competent and motivated people
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
• Supervise salaried employees

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Black Belt Certified
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience as a Process Coach
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviours combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  • Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred
  • Safety and Quality experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

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