MLD and Innovation Team Manager

Ford Motor Company

Leadership role managing Learning & Development activities for plant launches and operational readiness. Partnering with HR and Operations to drive training strategy and workforce capability.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeIrapuato • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong focus on training strategy, workforce capability development, and effective project management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change within a manufacturing environment.

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Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesSix Sigma Black Belt CertificationTraining MethodologiesProject ManagementData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaData AnalyticsContinuous ImprovementTraining StrategyPerformance MetricsWorkforce DevelopmentProject ManagementTraining GovernanceCapability-Building Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringLaunch OperationsProduction AreasWorkforce TransformationTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role oversees technical training, professionalization, and workforce capability development, ensuring effective training execution for hourly and skilled trades employees.
Partnering with HR, Operations, Union and Launch Teams, this position drives training strategy, compliance, and launch success through standardized processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
Lead, manage, and monitor the plant's Technical, Leadership, and Functional Training strategy, ensuring workforce capability development aligns with operational objectives.
Responsible for identifying training needs, deploying learning plans, tracking completion and effectiveness metrics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Ford Operating Systems
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Expertise problem solving, data analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Professional English proficiency required.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities to develop, engage, and lead teams in achieving business objectives while fostering a culture of learning, accountability
Experience in training methodologies, talent acquisition processes, and workforce development is highly desirable.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, develop, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and organizational goals.
Proven project management experience, successfully leading complex initiatives, managing multiple priorities, and delivering results within schedule and budget targets.
Demonstrated capability to drive organizational change and workforce transformation through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience managing Learning & Development programs, training governance, and capability-building strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Strong manufacturing background with experience in Launch Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Areas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Ford Operating Systems
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Expertise problem solving, data analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Professional English proficiency required.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities to develop, engage, and lead teams in achieving business objectives while fostering a culture of learning, accountability
Experience in training methodologies, talent acquisition processes, and workforce development is highly desirable.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, develop, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and organizational goals.
Proven project management experience, successfully leading complex initiatives, managing multiple priorities, and delivering results within schedule and budget targets.
Demonstrated capability to drive organizational change and workforce transformation through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience managing Learning & Development programs, training governance, and capability-building strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Strong manufacturing background with experience in Launch Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Areas.