MLD & FPS Specialist-Planta Ford Irapuato

Job ID

66470

Category

Manufacturing

Location

Irapuato, Mexico

Work Type

On-site

The Manufacturing Learning & Development / FPS Specialist is responsible for developing and enhancing manufacturing workforce capabilities through Lean Manufacturing principles, Ford Production System (FPS) methodologies, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a strategic partner to Production Teams, Process Coaches, Team Leaders, Operations Leadership, and Learning & Development organizations.

The role focuses on identifying capability gaps, creating development plans, coaching frontline leaders, facilitating training programs, supporting problem-solving initiatives, and promoting a culture of operational excellence. The specialist is also responsible for deploying FPS strategies, supporting standardization efforts, validating operational data for decision-making, and improving productivity through workforce development and Lean practices.

As a key change agent, this position helps strengthen organizational readiness, leadership effectiveness, and manufacturing performance by integrating people development, digital learning tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Learning & Development

Identify training and development needs for Team Leaders and Process Coaches.

Design and coordinate development plans aligned with business and operational objectives.

Partner with Learning & Development teams to deploy technical and leadership training programs.

Support workforce capability development through structured learning pathways and continuous education initiatives.

Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness results.

Lean Manufacturing & FPS Deployment

Support deployment and sustainment of Ford Production System (FPS) standards and methodologies.

Facilitate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Promote standardized Team Leader and Process Coach TDM execution.

Conduct FPS and KUP surveillance activities to ensure adherence to standards.

Drive Lean maturity development across manufacturing departments.

Coaching & Leadership Development

Coach Team Leaders and Process Coaches on problem-solving methodologies and Lean tools.

Assess leadership behaviors and individual performance effectiveness.

Identify versatility and succession needs based on operational requirements.

Facilitate development conversations and growth opportunities for frontline leaders.

Strengthen leadership capabilities through coaching, feedback, and continuous development programs.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

Analyze productivity constraints and operational bottlenecks.

Support Kaizen, DMAIC, 8D, and Green Belt initiatives focused on waste elimination.

Document and replicate best practices and successful improvement projects across manufacturing areas.

Validate operational data integrity to support business decision-making.

Contribute to operational performance improvements through workforce engagement and Lean implementation.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

Identify opportunities to simplify Team Leader and Process Coach daily activities through technology and innovation.

Partner with GDI&A, IT, and Operations teams to digitalize manufacturing tools and learning processes.

Promote adoption of digital learning platforms, analytics tools, and Industry 5.0 capabilities.

Support transformational initiatives related to workforce readiness and operational excellence.

Bachelor's Degree in: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources or Engineering or related discipline.

3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Learning & Development, Operational Excellence, or Workforce Development.

Experience working within manufacturing production environments.

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