Manufacturing Production Leader – Safety & Quality

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

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.