Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Reliability & Safety

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in a plant environment. This role emphasizes safety, asset management, and continuous improvement. You will mentor skilled trades, manage production impact, and align with union and management to sustain high performance.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with supervisory or manufacturing experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong PLC knowledge and MS Office skills are beneficial for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory leadership role with on-the-job training.
• Experience leading maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of asset management and maintenance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Create a safety culture and enforce workplace policies.
• Lead/coach skilled trades in asset management including MTTR, MTBF, PM and monitoring.
• Lead teams using machine monitoring tools to reduce interruptions in production.
• Build strong relationships with hourly team members, union and management.
• Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, partners and customers.
• Administer the CBA consistently and effectively.
• Evaluate team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory

Manufacturing

PLC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Ford is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in a plant environment. This role emphasizes safety, asset management, and continuous improvement. You will mentor skilled trades, manage production impact, and align with union and management to sustain high performance.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with supervisory or manufacturing experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong PLC knowledge and MS Office skills are beneficial for daily operations.