Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Safety Excellence

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

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, drive safety, and optimize daily operations. You will oversee performance against targets, enforce safety standards, and develop team capabilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Focus on continuous improvement using data analytics to reduce downtime and defects, while collaborating with union partners and management to sustain high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
• Lean / Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team and drive performance, safety, and quality.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Direct a team to meet production targets with accountability for results.
• Apply bias for action to address safety and quality issues.
• Foster a servant-leadership culture and develop high-performing teams.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and improve efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to boost productivity and quality.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain positive relationships with team, suppliers, and management.
• Ensure accountability and fairness across processes and team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, drive safety, and optimize daily operations. You will oversee performance against targets, enforce safety standards, and develop team capabilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Focus on continuous improvement using data analytics to reduce downtime and defects, while collaborating with union partners and management to sustain high-quality output.