Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Ops Excellence

Ford, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to guide an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will lead a safety‑driven, data‑driven workforce focused on quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include driving performance, managing shifts, coaching employees, and partnering with unions and operations leaders to remove barriers and achieve targets. A strong emphasis on continuous improvement and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly manufacturing team to meet production targets and maintain quality.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations consistently.
• Drive performance through proactive coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Use data to monitor attendance, downtime, and efficiency, turning insights into action.
• Identify and implement process improvements to raise productivity, quality, and safety.
• Foster a collaborative environment with team members, union representatives, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Safety focus

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to guide an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will lead a safety‑driven, data‑driven workforce focused on quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include driving performance, managing shifts, coaching employees, and partnering with unions and operations leaders to remove barriers and achieve targets. A strong emphasis on continuous improvement and teamwork is required.