MLD and Innovation Team Manager-Planta Ford Irapuato

The MLD and Innovation Team Manager-Planta Ford Irapuato oversees technical training, professionalization, and workforce capability development for hourly and skilled trades employees at Ford's Irapuato plant in Mexico.

The successful candidate will partner with HR, Operations, Union, and Launch Teams to drive training strategy, compliance, and launch success through standardized processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the plant's Technical, Leadership, and Functional Training strategy to ensure workforce capability development aligns with operational objectives.
• Identify training needs, deploy learning plans, track completion, and effectiveness metrics.
• Manage launch training budget to support workforce readiness (LPWR).
• Ensure all Maintenance and People training requirements are part of the TPFEP Matrix.
• Support organizational transformation and culture change initiatives.
• Lead BCC Strategic Review (L&D).

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Ford Operating Systems.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Expertise in 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.