Stamping Area Manager - Hermosillo Plant

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on solving problems, developing people, and driving measurable results? As our Stamping Manufacturing Area Manager, you'll lead a high-performing team at the heart of automotive production — where precision, safety, and continuous improvement come together to shape the vehicles our customers depend on. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, using data and Lean principles to build a safer, more efficient, and more engaged manufacturing operation.

What you'll do...

• Lead daily stamping operations to meet goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development.
• Coach, mentor, and develop salaried and hourly team members to build a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Use manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and guide decision-making.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, A3) to resolve operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Foster an inclusive, accountable, and safety-first culture while supporting the rollout of new products, equipment, and processes.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 5 to 8 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within automotive stamping or similar high-volume production environments.
• Experience leading large manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management abilities. 
• Data-driven decision-making using manufacturing KPIs and performance metrics. 
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (DMAIC and statistical problem-solving tools); Six Sigma certification is a plus. 
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, PFMEA, Control Plans). 
• Familiarity with automotive quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and SPC. 
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) is a plus. 
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with automation and Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies. 

• Change management or project management experience. 

• Exposure to global manufacturing operations and cross-cultural collaboration.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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