Production Supervisor

Ford; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Canada is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team and align daily execution with strategic goals. You will champion safety, drive production targets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Canada.

Successful candidates will manage rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and bring Lean/Six Sigma awareness to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of hourly employees to meet production targets.
• Act as champion of workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Foster servant leadership and develop high-performing teams.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and track attendance.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to improve productivity and quality.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure accountability and fair treatment of the hourly workforce.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to drive continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma methodology

Job description

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

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distributioncentres, and three Connectivity and Innovationcentres. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while anadditional20,000 peopleare employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford ofCanada, pleasevisitwww.careers.ford.com.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’llhelp build the world-class,state-of-the-artsmart vehicleswe'reknown for. In our plants around the world,we’reconstantly developingnew technologiesand processes to further increase our efficiency.You'llget the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. Thisisn'tjust a supervisory role;it'sa critical leadership position whereyou'llhave the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directlyimpactthe quality and efficiency of our operations.

Work Schedule:

This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What you'll do...

As a Production Supervisor, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution.You'llbe 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 consistentlymakeshigh-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance,addressingshortcomingsproactivelyandcelebratingsuccesses.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.You will apply for a 'Bias for Action,' promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includesidentifyingand analyzing problems,developingand implementing effective solutions, makingtimelyand well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building highperforming, winningteamsand investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:Utilizedata and insights tostrike downdowntime 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:Maintaina relentless focus onidentifyingandeliminatinginefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing andmaintainingrigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence toeliminatedefects and ensure exceptional product quality.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address conflicts fairly and effectively,facilitatingmutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations. You will build andmaintainstrong, 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 workforceregardingprocesses 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 partner with team members,and management to continuously improve everything.

You'll have...

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Even better, you may have...

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degreepreferred. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of diploma/degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience:

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigmamethodology.

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $74,000 - $124,000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of diploma/degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment,selectionand / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you mayrequire.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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