Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Team Performance

Ford Motor Company; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lima, OH to lead an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and own team performance in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years of supervisory or manufacturing experience, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Knowledge of PLC logic and lean methods is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls

Responsibilities

• Lead a hourly team and ensure daily execution aligns with strategic goals
• Act as safety champion, enforcing regulations and promoting vigilance
• Drive operational excellence and own team performance to meet production targets
• Identify and address safety and quality issues with data-informed decisions
• Develop high-performing teams with a servant leadership approach
• Utilize data to reduce downtime and defects and report attendance
• Maintain focus on process improvement, quality, and safety standards
• Resolve conflicts and maintain positive relationships with team, suppliers, and union reps
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve operations

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Safety culture

PLC knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

MDMP experience

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lima, OH to lead an hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and own team performance in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years of supervisory or manufacturing experience, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Knowledge of PLC logic and lean methods is valued.