Production Excellence Leader (Safety & Team Growth)

Ford; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and own team performance with proactive problem solving.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, continuous improvement, and teamwork across departments and the union, with a salary grade 7 and a strong benefits package. Ford offers a comprehensive career path and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
• Lean / Six Sigma methodology and / or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an hourly team to meet production targets.
• Act as champion of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive operational excellence and address performance issues proactively.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Use data to reduce downtime and quality defects, tracking attendance and time.
• Maintain focus on quality and continuous improvement across processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Conflict resolution

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC logic & controls

Job description

Ford in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and own team performance with proactive problem solving.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, continuous improvement, and teamwork across departments and the union, with a salary grade 7 and a strong benefits package. Ford offers a comprehensive career path and growth opportunities.