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Ford Motor Company · 16 hours ago

Supply Chain Lean Process Engineering Manager

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to building a better world. The Supply Chain Lean Process Engineering Manager will identify and eliminate process waste across the supply chain, focusing on improving operations and business performance through targeted lean initiatives and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the identification of business process waste and pain points across supply chain processes (e.g., demand and supply planning, commodity planning, sourcing, contract management, supplier performance management, logistics, and delivery throughput)

Conduct focused process diagnostics using value stream mapping, process mapping, and root cause analysis to uncover bottlenecks, rework, and non-value-added activities

Translate findings into a prioritized portfolio of lean improvement initiatives with clear problem statements, charters, milestones, and success criteria

Design and implement lean process solutions leveraging tools such as Kaizen events, Kanban systems, standard work, visual management, and error-proofing

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Shingo principles to improve flow, reduce variation, and enhance the reliability and transparency of business processes

Partner closely with supply chain operations, program planning, program control, purchasing, logistics, and Supply Chain Systems teams to co-create and pilot new processes, digital workflows, and enabling tools

Build and maintain supply chain business process library, establish business continuity plans for critical processes

Collaborate with data, analytics, and Supply Chain Systems teams to identify opportunities for automation, process mining, and better use of existing tools to eliminate waste

Coach and mentor stakeholders on lean thinking and structured problem-solving to embed continuous improvement into day-to-day operations

Qualification

Lean principlesSix SigmaProcess mappingValue stream mappingSupply chain managementAnalytical toolsCross-functional projectsCoaching skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field

5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or process engineering, with a clear track record of leading process improvement or lean transformation initiatives

Demonstrated expertise in business process mapping, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, A3 problem solving)

Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes (planning, commodity strategy, sourcing, contract management, supplier performance management, logistics)

Experience driving cross-functional projects and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, or productivity

Proficiency with analytical and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau or similar) to analyze process performance and communicate insights

Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization