Fps Value Stream Mapping Specialist

Ford Europe

Dearborn, MI, United States
Base: $96,720-162,120; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid
Value stream mapping events
Identify waste and bottlenecks
Facilitate kaizen workshops
Ford Europe is seeking a Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Specialist to enhance manufacturing efficiency through the identification of waste and process improvements. The ideal candidate should possess Lean methodology expertise and a background in manufacturing, especially within the automotive sector

Job Summary

  • Support manufacturing teams in identifying waste, improving process flow, and enabling continuous improvement.
  • Conduct current-state and future-state Value Stream Mapping events at the process, department, and system levels.
  • As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for.

Matching Summary

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Ford Europe is seeking a Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Specialist to enhance manufacturing efficiency through the identification of waste and process improvements. The ideal candidate should possess Lean methodology expertise and a background in manufacturing, especially within the automotive sector.

Salary

Base: $96,720-162,120; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, family care days, parental leave, tuition assistance, vehicle discount program, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Value Stream Mapping events
  • identify waste and bottlenecks
  • facilitate kaizen workshops
  • Lean tools and principles
  • process data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • strengthen continuous improvement culture
  • early-career Lean practitioner
  • high-impact operational improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or Industrial Technology
  • 2 or more years of manufacturing experience
  • Lean certification (Yellow Belt or Green Belt) is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Willingness to travel up to 50–65%

Work Rights

Legal authorization to work in the United States

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