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Ford Motor Company L&D Supervisor in Dearborn, Michigan
In this position ...
Your expertise in learning and development, instructional design, and industry-specific knowledge will contribute to the design and delivery of effective training programs aligned with business objectives and the unique needs of automotive manufacturing.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
What you'll do ...
Learning Needs Analysis & Strategy Development:
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts (SMEs), to identify skill gaps, training requirements, and performance improvement opportunities
Assess the existing competencies and capabilities of the workforce to determine areas of improvement and development
Develop and implement learning strategies that align with the business goals and objectives of automotive manufacturing organizations
Identify innovative learning approaches and methodologies that leverage technology and industry best practices to enhance learning effectiveness
Design strategies for competency development, career progression, and continuous learning to support the evolving demands of automotive manufacturing
Assess current and future needs of the organization through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and analysis of data
Curriculum Design & Development:
Lead the design and development of instructional curricula and learning materials tailored to the specific needs of automotive manufacturing personnel
Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to create engaging and interactive learning content, including e-learning modules, virtual reality simulations, and hands-on activities
Program Management & Implementation:
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs for automotive manufacturing personnel
Manage activities including statements of work, PO approval, invoicing, leading project teams, sharing expertise, compiling points of view/recommendations, and executive presentations
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs using key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms
Continuously improve and refine learning programs based on research, benchmarking, data-driven insights, and learner feedback (Source: Manufacturing Job Description)
Own end-to-end development of manufacturing-related learning and experiences designed to prepare employees for excellence in their roles so they can optimize the business
Establish and report regularly on metrics that demonstrate learning impact and effectiveness
Leadership & Collaboration:
Lead and build capabilities of team (SMEs, learning experts, and vendors) to deliver innovative solutions that incorporate the latest learning trends
Manage, coach, and influence others (team, peers, employees, and leaders) in demonstrating a growth and innovative mindset
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment of learning strategies with organizational goals
Build strong relationships with external partners, training providers, and industry associations to leverage expertise and resources in automotive manufacturing education and training
Communicate learning strategies, progress updates, and evaluation findings to stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support for learning initiatives
Innovation & Best Practices:
Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in automotive manufacturing and the broader learning and development field
Research and evaluate new tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance the learning experience and drive innovation
Provide recommendations on the adoption of new learning technologies and strategies to optimize learning outcomes in automotive manufacturing
You'll have ...
Bachelor's degree
Strong project management skills, including planning, organization, and coordination of multiple initiatives
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and storytelling skills; must be capable of communicating information to diverse audiences in a virtual environment
In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry-specific challenges
Even better ...
5+ years designing and delivering learning experiences
Advanced Excel and Power point Skills
Ability to manage, coach, and influence others (team, peers, employees, and leaders) in demonstrating a growth and innovative mindset
Facilitation Skills
Strong leadership presence
Proven experience in assessing critical learning needs for an organization
Experience in new and existing learning delivery methods, including ILT, vILT, online learning, webcasts, mobile, social, video, and microlearning
Demonstrated ability to influence others and collaborate with cross-functional global partners
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, self-motivated, and work independently in a fast-paced iterative environment
Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design models, and emerging trends in technology-enhanced learning
Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making abilities
Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and keeping up-to-date with industry advancements
We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a leadership salary grade 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days per week.
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Requisition ID : 59943