Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Lean, Data-Driven Ops

Ford Motor Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team in a world-class manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while aligning daily execution with strategic goals.

You will apply data-driven decision making to cut downtime and defects, mentor your team, and collaborate with unions and management to sustain continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 3–7+ years supervisory/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Fundamental PLC logic and controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team to meet production targets.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Apply data to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Foster high performing teams through servant leadership.
• Collaborate with union and management to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PLC logic knowledge

Safety culture

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team in a world-class manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while aligning daily execution with strategic goals.

You will apply data-driven decision making to cut downtime and defects, mentor your team, and collaborate with unions and management to sustain continuous improvement across operations.