Job ID
- *****
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Irapuato, Mexico
- Work Type
- On-site
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.
**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 activities to ensure adherence to standards.
- Drive Lean maturity development across manufacturing departments.
**Coaching & Leadership Development**
- Coach Team Leaders and Process Coaches on problem-solving methodologies and Lean tools.
- Assess leadership behaviors and individual performance effectiveness.
- Identify versatility and succession needs based on operational requirements.
- Facilitate development conversations and growth opportunities for frontline leaders.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities through coaching, feedback, and continuous development programs.
**Continuous Improvement & Productivity**
- Analyze productivity constraints and operational bottlenecks.
- Support Kaizen, DMAIC, 8D, and Green Belt initiatives focused on waste elimination.




- Document and replicate best practices and successful improvement projects across manufacturing areas.
- Validate operational data integrity to support business decision-making.
- Contribute to operational performance improvements through workforce engagement and Lean implementation.
**Innovation & Digital Transformation**
- Identify opportunities to simplify Team Leader and Process Coach daily activities through technology and innovation.
- Partner with GDI&A;, IT, and Operations teams to digitalize manufacturing tools and learning processes.
- Promote adoption of digital learning platforms, analytics tools, and Industry 5.0 capabilities.
- Support transformational initiatives related to workforce readiness and operational excellence.
Bachelor's Degree in: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources or Engineering or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Learning & Development, Operational Excellence, or Workforce Development.
- Experience working within manufacturing production environments.
- 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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