Production Supervisor - Quality, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

* 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...

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Quality Production Supervisor to the next level. These talented employees are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. 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. Imagine: you, 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...

Safety

Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to include, but not limited to:
Combustion Safety;
Energy Lockout;
Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety;
Working at Heights;
Pre-Task Analysis (PTA); and licensing and safety training requirements

Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are promptly corrected

Quality

Drive Continuous Improvement in order to reduce scrap

Conduct and coordinate daily audits to ensure process discipline

Maintain lab equipment in a state of compliance with specifications, fit, form, and contamination standards

Ensure the compliance with all relevant corporate and departmental KPIs and management requirements

Present quality data during daily "stand-up" meetings or shift handovers

Cost

Minimize overtime by controlling absenteeism, preparing for and fully utilizing down time; optimizing use of labor throughout the day

People

Lead a team of hourly quality control operators

Onboard new operators on quality standards and specific defect-recognition techniques.

Build Team Leaders' and Team Members' capabilities

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks; build and foster a team environment between Quality and Production

Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Maintain a versatility matrix that ensures technical coverage at all times

Participate in Time & Data Management meetings as prescribed by Ford Production System (FPS)

Environment

Maintain 5S and other housekeeping items in all QA labs

Perform other related duties as required

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

What you'll do...

Safety

Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to include, but not limited to:
Combustion Safety;
Energy Lockout;
Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety;
Working at Heights;
Pre-Task Analysis (PTA); and licensing and safety training requirements

Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are promptly corrected

Quality

Drive Continuous Improvement in order to reduce scrap

Conduct and coordinate daily audits to ensure process discipline

Maintain lab equipment in a state of compliance with specifications, fit, form, and contamination standards

Ensure the compliance with all relevant corporate and departmental KPIs and management requirements

Present quality data during daily "stand-up" meetings or shift handovers

Cost

Minimize overtime by controlling absenteeism, preparing for and fully utilizing down time; optimizing use of labor throughout the day

People

Lead a team of hourly quality control operators

Onboard new operators on quality standards and specific defect-recognition techniques.

Build Team Leaders' and Team Members' capabilities

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks; build and foster a team environment between Quality and Production

Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Maintain a versatility matrix that…