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MLD and Innovation Team Manager-Planta Ford Irapuato

Job ID
67354
Category
Manufacturing
Location
Irapuato, Mexico
Work Type
Hybrid

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.

  • L&D Operating System Deep Knowledge and Role Model

  • Manage launch training budget that supports workforce readiness (LPWR)

  • Maintenance Operating System Deep Knowledge and Role Model

  • Ensure all Maintenance training requirements is part of TPFEP Matrix

  • People Operating System Deep Knowledge

  • Ensure all People training requirements is part of TPFEP Matrix

  • Support organizational transformation and culture change initiatives

  • Lead BCC Strategic Review (L&D)

  • 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

  • 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.

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

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