Lead Production Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Team Growth

Ford; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to drive performance, safety, and quality on the shop floor. You will lead hourly team members, collaborate with union stewards and management, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes standardized work, teamwork, and strong leadership on rotating shifts. Responsibilities include coaching for process adherence, achieving quality and productivity targets, and strong communication with partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 1+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and empower an hourly team to produce world-class manufactured products.
• Lead daily workflow to achieve quality, safety, and productivity targets.
• Coach standardized work and verify process adherence for safe, smooth operations.
• Set high performance expectations and drive the team to exceed goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with hourly team members, union stewards, and management.
• Demonstrate professionalism and steady leadership in demanding situations.
• Listen actively to team members and partners to support open communication.
• Support continuous improvement on the line with a customer-first mindset.
• Enforce workplace policies and promote a safety culture.
• Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement consistently and effectively.

Skills

Supervisory

Project management

MS Office

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to drive performance, safety, and quality on the shop floor. You will lead hourly team members, collaborate with union stewards and management, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes standardized work, teamwork, and strong leadership on rotating shifts. Responsibilities include coaching for process adherence, achieving quality and productivity targets, and strong communication with partners.