Powertrain Delivery Excellence Supervisor

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Program Manager/Manufacturing Engineer to lead a team of 5–6 specialists in delivering Powertrain program execution aligned with GME standards. The role emphasizes transforming processes using Ford Production System principles and integrating digital tools for efficient reporting.

The ideal candidate will drive standardization, early involvement of manufacturing constraints, and continuous improvement across global plants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or GPDS / FPS / Continuous Improvement implementation.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams and mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 operational excellence and program management professionals.
• Support development, alignment, and execution of SAP-based strategic actions for Powertrain Program Delivery.
• Integrate FPS principles into GPDS milestones for manufacturing implementation.
• Establish standard practices to minimize late-stage engineering changes and ensure smooth launches.
• Design, deploy, and govern physical and digital visual management centers.
• Champion integration of software and AI productivity tools for reporting and connected flow.
• Define and update KPI dashboards to measure program health and alignment.
• Develop and execute a training strategy with competency assessment and skills development.
• Organize culture-change mechanisms like Kaizens and Gemba walks for proactive barrier removal.
• Cascade transformation strategy through all-hands and leadership meetings.

Skills

Program Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Cross-functional Leadership

Visual Management

Gemba Walks

LPR Cadences

SAP/Strategic Action Plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Tools

SharePoint

MS Teams

SIMPSN

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 operational excellence and program management professionals, fostering a collaborative, continuous‑learning environment.
• Support the development, alignment, and execution of the strategic and tactical actions (SAP) required to transform and standardize Powertrain Program Delivery in alignment with GME standards.
• Integrate FPS (Ford Production System) principles into early‑stage GPDS (Global Product Development System) milestones to guarantee a flawless manufacturing implementation.
• Establish and govern standard practices that integrate manufacturing engineering constraints early into the product concept phase, minimizing late‑stage engineering changes and ensuring seamless launch execution at the plants.
• Design, deploy, and govern the physical and digital infrastructure for visual management control centers (PT Delivery BCC, ProgramCC, DCC, and ZCC).
• Champion the integration of mainstream software applications and modern AI productivity tools to streamline Business Control Center tracking, automate data‑driven reporting, and drive "connected flow" across global program milestones.
• Define and update Program Bowlers (KPI Performance Dashboards) to measure program execution health, standardized GPDS gate reviews, and skill team operational alignment.
• Develop and execute the training strategy, incorporating a Dedicated Competency Assessment and Skills Development plan.
• Organize and drive cultural change mechanisms such as Program Kaizens, Gemba walks, and LPR (Layered Process Review) cadences to shift leadership focus from firefighting to proactive barrier removal.
• Cascade the transformation strategy through Quarterly All Hands, Leaders Workshops, Skip‑level meetings, and 1:1 structures to ensure regional and global organizational alignment.
• Model and cultivate Ford OS Behaviors and Servant Leadership across Powertrain Delivery, coaching leaders to shift from traditional program management to supportive mentoring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or GPDS / FPS / Continuous Improvement implementation.
• Solid understanding of the end‑to‑end product development and launch cycle (from early concept/strategy through to Job 1).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional project teams, driving initiatives, or mentoring peers (prior formal people‑management experience is a plus, but not required).
• Strong foundational understanding of FPS (Ford Production System) or equivalent Lean Operating Systems, with a desire to further develop these skills.
• Experience utilizing visual management tools (e.g., Bowlers, KPIs, Obeya/War Rooms) and LPR (Layered Process Review) cadences to track project or program health.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, such as plant teams, engineering peers, and global functional teams (like FPS).
• Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives.
• Familiarity with mainstream software, collaborative digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams, SIMPSN), and basic AI productivity tools to drive team efficiency.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to translate SAP (Strategic Action Plans) into tactical, on‑the‑ground execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Program Management and Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on integrating Ford Production System principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, implement strategic action plans, and utilize visual management tools for effective program execution.