Jimmy Ford
La Grange
Summary
Dynamic ergonomics leader at Ford Motor Company, recognized for enhancing team productivity and implementing innovative ergonomic solutions that significantly reduced operator risk factors. Skilled in mentoring and problem-solving, I successfully facilitated ergonomic training across North America, driving process improvements that elevated overall operator safety.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAW/Ford Ergonomics Co-Chair
Ford Motor Company
07.1993 - 12.2024
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results for all involved parties.
- Enhanced team productivity and worked well with Union and Company officials to minimize ergonomic risks to the operators.
- Increased overall company efficiency by identifying process improvements and implementing appropriate ergonomic changes. this helped eliminate risk factors which keep operators from going to medical.
- Taught ergonomic classes with Ford (US and Canada), BF Goodrich, IMA and smaller vendors.
- Worked as Pro-Active Champion on several upfront programs resulting in successful ergonomic green launches.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Louisville And Northwood University
Louisville, KY10-2017
Skills
- Mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Diversity awareness
- Innovation mindset
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
Accomplishments
3 time Ergo Cup winner and the Applied Ergonomics Conference.
Helped develop the Ergonomic Core Certification courses and exams through Ford Motor Company.
Developed and instruct ergonomic classes and certification exams through the International Modapt Association.
Certification
Core Ergonomic Certification with Ford Motor Company.
Timeline
UAW/Ford Ergonomics Co-Chair
Ford Motor Company
07.1993 - 12.2024
BBA - Business Administration
University of Louisville And Northwood University
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