Job Description
The Manufacturing Learning & Development / FPS Specialist is responsible for developing and enhancing manufacturing workforce capabilities through Lean Manufacturing principles, Ford Production System (FPS) methodologies, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a strategic partner to Production Teams, Process Coaches, Team Leaders, Operations Leadership, and Learning & Development organizations.

The role focuses on identifying capability gaps, creating development plans, coaching frontline leaders, facilitating training programs, supporting problem‑solving initiatives, and promoting a culture of operational excellence. The specialist is also responsible for deploying FPS strategies, supporting standardization efforts, validating operational data for decision‑making, and improving productivity through workforce development and Lean practices.

As a key change agent, this position helps strengthen organizational readiness, leadership effectiveness, and manufacturing performance by integrating people development,



digital learning tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities
Learning & Development
- Identify training and development needs for Team Leaders and Process Coaches.
- Design and coordinate development plans aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Partner with Learning & Development teams to deploy technical and leadership training programs.
- Support workforce capability development through structured learning pathways and continuous education initiatives.
- Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness results.

Lean Manufacturing & FPS Deployment
- Support deployment and sustainment of Ford Production System (FPS) standards and methodologies.
- Facilitate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Promote standardized Team Leader and Process Coach TDM execution.
- Conduct FPS and KUP surveillance activi

📌 MLD & FPS Specialist-Planta Ford Irapuato
🏢 Ford México
📍 Irapuato