Value Stream Mapping Specialist

Ford Motor Company

Lean Academy and Value Stream Mapping Leader at Ford helping to implement Lean methodologies across manufacturing. Lead training and Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies, particularly in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen facilitation, while effectively mentoring diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver impactful training across manufacturing environments.

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Lean MethodologiesValue Stream MappingKaizen FacilitationProject LeadershipInstructional Skills

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Hard Skills

Lean Training DesignOperational Efficiency ImprovementBottleneck IdentificationCross-Functional Team CollaborationWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMentoringCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationTraining DeliveryEmployee Upskilling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and execute standardized monthly Lean training modules tailored to Ford employees across manufacturing sectors and various cross-functional skill teams.
Lead and facilitate intensive Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping workshops at both the plant and departmental levels to identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow.
Oversee the end-to-end execution of improvements identified during VSM sessions, ensuring sustained follow-through and measurable gains in operational efficiency.
Serve as a mentor and educator to a diverse workforce, effectively upskilling both hourly team members and salaried leadership in the practical application of Lean tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating significant growth in leadership roles and Lean practice.
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or a closely related technical field.
Proven mastery of Lean methodologies, with specific expertise in conducting Value Stream Mapping and facilitating high-impact Kaizen events.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence personnel at all levels of the organizational hierarchy.
Ability and willingness to travel 65% or more to various Ford locations to provide on-site training and workshop facilitation.
Exceptional instructional and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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.