Maintenance Leader: Safety, Lean Ops & People

Ford; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team and drive transformation across safety, quality, and productivity. You will shape culture, boost performance, and ensure efficient operations with a servant leadership approach.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with union partners and management to achieve sustained results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly teams and align daily work with strategic goals.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive operational excellence toward high-quality production targets.
• Allocate resources, prioritize tasks, and address issues promptly.
• Foster servant leadership and develop high-performing teams.
• Use data to reduce downtime and improve quality and efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate waste, drive process improvements.
• Address conflicts constructively and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure accountability and collaboration with union and management.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Safety compliance

Lean Six Sigma

MDMP knowledge

PLC basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC logic & controls

Job description

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team and drive transformation across safety, quality, and productivity. You will shape culture, boost performance, and ensure efficient operations with a servant leadership approach.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with union partners and management to achieve sustained results.