Manufacturing Production Leader – Safety & Quality

Ford Motor Company

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 145,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Family care support
Parental leave
Back-up childcare
Vehicle discount
Tuition assistance
Paid holidays
PTO

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Chicago is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to help lead a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art plant. You will manage safety, quality, and productivity across rotating shifts.

You will analyze data, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with the union and management to deliver top-quality vehicles. This role emphasizes accountability, development of talent, and systematic problem solving.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma and / or Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
  • Lead and direct a team to meet production targets and improve quality.
  • Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
  • Identify and analyze problems, implement effective solutions.
  • Drive data‑driven decisions to reduce downtime and defects.
  • Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
  • Coordinate with union representatives and management as needed.

Skills

Leadership
Supervisory experience
Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Chicago is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to help lead a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art plant. You will manage safety, quality, and productivity across rotating shifts.

You will analyze data, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with the union and management to deliver top-quality vehicles. This role emphasizes accountability, development of talent, and systematic problem solving.

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