Maintenance Supervisor

Ford; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Sterling Heights who will lead skilled trades in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety culture, effective communication, and continuous improvement. Candidates will have developmental opportunities, competitive benefits, and a chance to contribute to innovative vehicle production.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Flexible family care and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Paid time off for community service

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory and/or manufacturing experience.
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Create a safety culture and implement workplace policies.
• Lead/coach skilled trades/maintenance personnel.
• Communicate effectively with team members and manage collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sterling Heights, MI, United States (On-site)

Job Description

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 betteWe 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. What will you make today?

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.

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors to the next level. These talented employees have the title of ‘Team Manager – ME & Maintenance’ and are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

In this position...

The Maintenance Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Maintenance Supervisors are:

• Resilient
• Detail oriented
• Ambitious
• Demonstrate high integrityr world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

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.

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors to the next level. These talented employees have the title of ‘Team Manager – ME & Maintenance’ and are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

In this position...

The Maintenance Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Maintenance Supervisors are:

• Resilient
• Detail oriented
• Ambitious
• Demonstrate high integrity

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Create a safety culture and apply and implement workplace policies
• Lead/ coach skilled trades/maintenance personnel in all aspects of asset management including but not limited to: asset availability (mean time to repair, mean time between failure), cycle time, preventative maintenance, predictive and condition-based monitoring technologies.
• Line up, pay, and supervise Skilled Trades during production shifts and maintenance shifts alike.
• Lead/coach teams in leveraging new and existing machine monitoring tools to identify constraints in the system and systematically reduce and eliminate interruptions in production flow.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams.
• Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Evaluate team member performance and encourage continuous improvement

Qualifications

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of supervisory and / or manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends as needed
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
• Familiarity with circulation of fluid systems
• Mechanical aptitude

Required Behaviors

• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience supervising staff in a Unionized Workforce.
• Safety and quality experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

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 Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 47487
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 06/25/2025, 02:53 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations ST 39000 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48310, US (On-site)