Job DescriptionThe
Powertrain Delivery Excellence & Transformation Supervisor is a pivotal leadership role designed for an individual ready to shape the future operating model of global automotive program execution. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, this role has a global footprint, ensuring that our end-to-end program delivery processes-spanning from early program concept to production -are standardized, predictable, and highly efficient.
Part of the Global Manufacturing Engineering organization and reporting directly to the Powertrain Programs Delivery Chief, you will lead a dedicated team of direct reports to guide the organization through three critical phases: System Implementation, Stabilization & Continuous Improvement, and a Dramatic Leap Forward in business efficiency.
Success in this role depends on building highly collaborative partnerships across Global Manufacturing Engineering peer areas, Global FPS (Ford Production System), Product Development, and downstream Powertrain Manufacturing Plants. You will own the execution of the "5 Must-Do Elements to Ensure Culture Change" (Process & Metrics, Organization & Infrastructure, Communication Plan, People Practices & Training, and Leadership & Symbolic Actions) within the program delivery space.
Key objectives include establishing physical and digital Program Obeya/Business Control Centers (PT Delivery BCC, ProgramCC, DCC, ZCC), deploying updated program metrics, leveraging modern AI and digital productivity tools to streamline workflows, and upskilling the global workforce through a Dedicated Competency Assessment and Skills Development plan.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities- People Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop a team of 5-6 operational excellence and program management professionals, fostering a collaborative, continuous-learning environment.
- Drive Strategic Action Plans (SAP): 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.
- Ensure Early-Stage GPDS-FPS Integration & Launch Maturity: Integrate FPS (Ford Production System) principles into early-stage GPDS (Global Product Development System) milestones to guarantee a flawless manufacturing implementation. Focus on driving and measuring LMM (Lean Maturity Model) readiness at the plants prior to and during Job 1.
- Standardize Simultaneous Engineering Practices: 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.
- Standardize Program Obeya & Visual Management: Design, deploy, and govern the physical and digital infrastructure for visual management control centers (PT Delivery BCC, ProgramCC, DCC, and ZCC). Implement robust Daily Management and LPR (Layered Process Review) to ensure standard, highly visual milestone tracking.
- Process & Tool Modernization: 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.
- Optimize GPDS Gateways & Metrics: Define and update Program Bowlers (KPI Performance Dashboards) to measure program execution health, standardized GPDS gate reviews, and skill team operational alignment.
- Lead Capability & Training Programs: Develop and execute the training strategy, incorporating a Dedicated Competency Assessment and Skills Development plan
- Facilitate Leadership & Symbolic Actions: 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.
- Execute the Communication Plan: Cascade the transformation strategy through Quarterly All Hands, Leaders Workshops, Skip-level meetings, and 1:1 structures to ensure regional and global organizational alignment.
- Foster Ford OS Behaviors: Model and cultivate Ford OS Behaviors and Servant Leadership across Powertrain Delivery, coaching leaders to shift from traditional program management to supportive mentoring.
QualificationsQualifications- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or GPDS / FPS / Continuous Improvement implementation.
- Program Lifecycle Understanding: Solid understanding of the end-to-end product development and launch cycle (from early concept/strategy through to Job 1).
- Leadership Capability: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams, driving initiatives, or mentoring peers (prior formal people management experience is a plus, but not required).
- Continuous Improvement / FPS Foundations: Strong foundational understanding of FPS (Ford Production System) or equivalent Lean Operating Systems, with a desire to further develop these skills.
- Visual Management & LPR Experience: Experience utilizing visual management tools (e.g., Bowlers, KPIs, Obeya/War Rooms) and LPR (Layered Process Review) cadences to track project or program health.
- Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, such as plant teams, engineering peers, and global functional teams (like FPS).
- Change Mindset: Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives.
- Digital Aptitude: Familiarity with mainstream software, collaborative digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams, SIMPSN), and basic AI productivity tools to drive team efficiency.
- Project Management Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to translate SAP (Strategic Action Plans) into tactical, on-the-ground execution.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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