Production Supervisor: Safety‑Driven Lean Leader

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

What you’ll do...

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

Driving Operational Excellence
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Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high‑quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.

Strategic Focus & Problem Solving
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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
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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
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Utilize data and insights to strike down 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
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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
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Proactively address and mediate 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 and union representatives, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Accountability & Fairness
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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
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  Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything.

You’ll have...

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.

Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and / or Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP).

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…