Production Lead: Safety, Lean & High-Impact Ops

Lincoln Motor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Louisville seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily actions, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will motivate a culture of accountability, drive performance, and foster continuous improvement across operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with unions, and development of high-performing teams, with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team, aligning daily execution with strategic goals.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive production targets, improve efficiency and product quality.
• Apply bias for action to address safety and quality issues promptly.
• Develop high-performing, collaborative teams and foster growth.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and track attendance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Lincoln Motor Company in Louisville seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily actions, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will motivate a culture of accountability, drive performance, and foster continuous improvement across operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with unions, and development of high-performing teams, with shifts including nights and weekends.