Operations Leader: Safety, Lean & Team Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled hourly team on the shop floor, driving safety, quality and on-time output. You will translate strategic goals into daily actions, coach teams, and apply data-driven problem solving to reduce downtime and defects.

The role requires a 3–7+ year supervisory background, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with PLC controls. You will work a rotating schedule in a unionized environment, with strong focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly team on the production floor to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Act as safety champion, enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Drive operational excellence by directing a team and owning performance, addressing issues and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and apply bias for action to prevent safety or quality problems.
• Foster servant leadership, build high-performing teams, and develop talent.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects, track attendance, and enable continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC logic/controls

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled hourly team on the shop floor, driving safety, quality and on-time output. You will translate strategic goals into daily actions, coach teams, and apply data-driven problem solving to reduce downtime and defects.

The role requires a 3–7+ year supervisory background, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with PLC controls. You will work a rotating schedule in a unionized environment, with strong focus on continuous