Lead Production Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Lean

Ford; Flat Rock, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Backup childcare

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly workforce and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will foster an environment where workers can excel, feel empowered, and deliver high-quality outputs.

In this role you will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and use data to cut downtime and defects. You will coach teams, address issues promptly, and partner with union and management to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an hourly production team.
• Strong safety leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions.
• Lean / Six Sigma or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team to meet production targets.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement using data to reduce downtime and defects.
• Collaborate with union representatives and management to improve processes.
• Track employee time and attendance for operational insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance management

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly workforce and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will foster an environment where workers can excel, feel empowered, and deliver high-quality outputs.

In this role you will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and use data to cut downtime and defects. You will coach teams, address issues promptly, and partner with union and management to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.