Manufacturing Team Leader – Lean and Continuous Improvement

Lincoln Motor Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Adoption assistance

Fertility benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly professionals in a high-volume plant in the United States. You will uphold Ford Production System standards, drive continuous improvement, and manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development on the shop floor.

You will coach and develop a high-performing team, foster a respectful culture, drive problem solving with root-cause analysis, and coordinate maintenance and downtime planning.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive results.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to resolve diverse problems under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to plant management.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Standards: Monitor and ensure all manufacturing operating system standards are applied throughout your area of responsibility.
• Achieve Production Targets: Lead your team to meet daily and long-term objectives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment.
• Lead Problem Solving: Act as first line of support for issues; coach and lead root cause analysis for permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure Production Flow: Provide necessary resources and ensure inputs are performed to standard for a smooth production process.
• Drive Systemic Improvements: Identify and drive continuous improvement projects to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence of problems.
• Lead and coordinate Continuous Improvement events on the plant floor, empowering your team to identify and eliminate waste to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Plan & Execute Work: Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of work plans for downtime and shutdowns; evaluate effectiveness for future improvements.
• Manage Change: Plan and implement process revisions to meet new standards as manufacturing systems evolve.
• Optimize Maintenance: Plan and monitor TPM activities to improve equipment reliability and area performance.
• Lead & Develop World-Class Teams: Coach and mentor hourly production professionals to reach their potential with safety and excellence.
• Foster a Culture of Respect: Create a positive, inclusive environment with psychological safety.
• Coach and Develop Talent: Provide feedback to grow skills and support professional development.
• Drive Engagement & Recognition: Build a performance-driven culture; recognize achievements to boost morale.
• Communicate Effectively: Promote learning and transparency through clear communication.
• Manage Administrative Duties: Complete timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly professionals in a high-volume plant in the United States. You will uphold Ford Production System standards, drive continuous improvement, and manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development on the shop floor.

You will coach and develop a high-performing team, foster a respectful culture, drive problem solving with root-cause analysis, and coordinate maintenance and downtime planning.