Powertrain Delivery Excellence Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Powertrain Delivery Excellence Supervisor leading a team in program management. Driving standardization and operational excellence for Ford's global Powertrain Program Delivery process.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Program Management and Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on integrating Ford Production System principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement strategic action plans, and utilize visual management tools for effective program execution.

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Program ManagementManufacturing EngineeringFord Production System (FPS)Visual Management ToolsContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementManufacturing EngineeringFord Production System (FPS)Lean Operating SystemsKPI Performance DashboardsStrategic Action Plans (SAP)Process ImprovementOrganizational ChangeDigital Infrastructure DesignTraining Strategy Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCultural Change Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

SharePointMS TeamsSIMPSNObeya/War RoomsLayered Process Review (LPR)Business Control Center TrackingAI Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Global Product Development System (GPDS)Powertrain Program DeliveryContinuous Learning EnvironmentCross-Functional Project TeamsGemba Walks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 operational excellence and program management professionals, fostering a collaborative, continuous-learning environment.
Support the development, alignment, and execution of the strategic and tactical actions (SAP) required to transform and standardize Powertrain Program Delivery in alignment with GME standards.
Integrate FPS (Ford Production System) principles into early-stage GPDS (Global Product Development System) milestones to guarantee a flawless manufacturing implementation.
Establish and govern standard practices that integrate manufacturing engineering constraints early into the product concept phase, minimizing late-stage engineering changes and ensuring seamless launch execution at the plants.
Design, deploy, and govern the physical and digital infrastructure for visual management control centers (PT Delivery BCC, ProgramCC, DCC, and ZCC).
Champion the integration of mainstream software applications and modern AI productivity tools to streamline Business Control Center tracking, automate data-driven reporting, and drive "connected flow" across global program milestones.
Define and update Program Bowlers (KPI Performance Dashboards) to measure program execution health, standardized GPDS gate reviews, and skill team operational alignment.
Develop and execute the training strategy, incorporating a Dedicated Competency Assessment and Skills Development plan.
Organize and drive cultural change mechanisms such as Program Kaizens, Gemba walks, and LPR (Layered Process Review) cadences to shift leadership focus from firefighting to proactive barrier removal.
Cascade the transformation strategy through Quarterly All Hands, Leaders Workshops, Skip-level meetings, and 1:1 structures to ensure regional and global organizational alignment.
Model and cultivate Ford OS Behaviors and Servant Leadership across Powertrain Delivery, coaching leaders to shift from traditional program management to supportive mentoring.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or GPDS / FPS / Continuous Improvement implementation.
Solid understanding of the end-to-end product development and launch cycle (from early concept/strategy through to Job 1).
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams, driving initiatives, or mentoring peers (prior formal people management experience is a plus, but not required).
Strong foundational understanding of FPS (Ford Production System) or equivalent Lean Operating Systems, with a desire to further develop these skills.
Experience utilizing visual management tools (e.g., Bowlers, KPIs, Obeya/War Rooms) and LPR (Layered Process Review) cadences to track project or program health.
Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, such as plant teams, engineering peers, and global functional teams (like FPS).
Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives.
Familiarity with mainstream software, collaborative digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams, SIMPSN), and basic AI productivity tools to drive team efficiency.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to translate SAP (Strategic Action Plans) into tactical, on-the-ground execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.