Production Leader: Drive Safety, Quality & Efficiency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translating strategic goals into daily execution while championing safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will drive continuous improvement, use data to reduce downtime and defects, mentor operators, and collaborate with unions and management to build high-performing teams. This role requires rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and offers medical, dental, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution.
• Act as safety champion, enforcing regulations and fostering a safe culture.
• Drive operational excellence and ownership of team performance to meet quality targets.
• Apply data insights to reduce downtime and defects and monitor attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC logic

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translating strategic goals into daily execution while championing safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will drive continuous improvement, use data to reduce downtime and defects, mentor operators, and collaborate with unions and management to build high-performing teams. This role requires rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and offers medical, dental, 401(k), and tuition assistance.