The Training and Development Leader (TDL) is responsible for facilitating manufacturing development activities in manufacturing facilities. An effective Training and Development Leader (TDL) will leverage an understanding of adult learning theory, their process management experience, obtaining, delivering, and executing curricula. They will play a vital role supporting Ford Motor Company’s vision of providing world class learning and development activities.

This position will be the primary liaison between operations and the North America Learning and Development team. The TDL will work closely with plant operations to coordinate onboarding activities / training for new hires and ongoing training for existing plant personnel for new skills and capabilities required for new technology. The TDL will also work with operations providing analysis of employee capability as required.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated people leader with a passion for training, and understanding of adult learning theory, impeccable project / program management skills exhibiting a high level of professionalism to support manufacturing employee development activities.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, process, and tools to:
  • Facilitate plant learning & development related committees
  • Annually review, identify, and document compliance training needs at the individual, department, and plant level.

• Review and get approval for annual learning & development plan with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager and plant Controller’s office
• Forecast, execute and report status of annual Learning & development plans to HR Manager, OCM and Manufacturing L & D.
• Manage, enter, and report completion data in corporate Learning Management System
• Evaluate impact / effectiveness of Learning & development Activities (Data collection, analysis, and reporting)
• Ensure the plant has the required facilities and equipment to satisfy learning & development program needs.
• Effectively schedule, facilitate the delivery and execution of learning and development activities.
• Monitor effectiveness / certification (if required) of internal and external learning & development facilitators
• Employ project management and learning & development tools to support new product launch, technology adoption or process changes as appropriate:
  • Support development of the staffing plans
  • Develop learning & development plans in concert with HR, Operations and/or Launch Team
  • Execute learning & development activities within projected budget.
    • Ensure that:
      • Appropriate training systems are in place to support launch training activities.
      • Training specifications are utilized by suppliers / OEMs, other providers of learning activities.
      • Product Specialist Group (PSG) and Tooling and Equipment Group (LSTS) programs are prepared to support launch learning & development activities.
        • Follow established PSG & LSTS training curriculum guidelines to prepare PSGs and LSTS’ for new roles in launch
  • Implement, assess, and report all launch training and follow VO & PTO related launch tasks and deliverables (LQOS Tasks 116 & 203 and Plan for Every Person (PFEP), respectively).
• Ensure trainer coverage and all learning materials, multimedia visual aids and other presentation materials are available
• Maintain training records in accordance with all internal / external regulations and laws, to support the overall structured manufacturing training program while ensuring the latest revisions of training materials are being delivered
• Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate / track / assign training, create training reports and enter training / compliance completions
• Perform training audits to ensure training requirements are being followed

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Our preferred requirements:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more.

You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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