Production Supervisor, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Production Supervisor, Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan

Marshall, MI, United States (On-site)

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start‑up team, you’ll have a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to launch a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility from the ground up. You’ll be at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

What you’ll do:

• Use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data‑driven solutions.
• Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future.
• Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others.
• Be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

In this position, we’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn’t just a supervisory role; it’s a critical leadership position where you’ll shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations.

As a Production Supervisor, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution. You’ll be leading a dedicated hourly team, fostering an environment where they can do their best work and feel empowered.

Safety First:
Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.

Driving Operational Excellence:
Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently make high‑quality products and meet or exceed production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, address shortcomings proactively, and celebrate successes.

Strategic Focus & Problem Solving:
Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply a bias for action, promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well‑informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.

Team Leadership & Development:
Embrace a servant‑leadership style, focusing on building high‑performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.

Data‑Driven Decision Making:
Utilize data and insights to eliminate downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance:
Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.

Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships:
Proactively address conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de‑escalate tense situations. You will build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Accountability & Fairness:
Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards. You will ensure accountability, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.

Collaboration:

Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a…