Maintenance Supervisor: Drive Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Ford; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Sterling Heights, MI to lead a dedicated hourly team on the shop floor, translating strategic goals into daily actions while fostering safety and high-quality production.

You will use data to reduce downtime, implement improvements, and develop a culture of accountability and teamwork through servant leadership. The role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within Ford's manufacturing landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3-7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Supervisor, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution. You'll be 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 consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving improvements.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain rigorous standards to eliminate defects and ensure product quality.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address conflicts and foster a safe, collaborative environment.
• Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability and fair treatment of the hourly workforce.
• Collaboration: Listen to and value perspectives of team members and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC logic and controls

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Sterling Heights, MI to lead a dedicated hourly team on the shop floor, translating strategic goals into daily actions while fostering safety and high-quality production.

You will use data to reduce downtime, implement improvements, and develop a culture of accountability and teamwork through servant leadership. The role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within Ford's manufacturing landscape.