Production Operations Lead - Safety & Continuous Improvement

Lincoln Motor Company; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team on rotating shifts. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and use data to cut downtime and defects while improving productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes servant leadership and continuous improvement within a large manufacturing network. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–7+ years of supervisory/manufacturing experience, with exposure to Lean/Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and / or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience
• Demonstrated experience in stamping operations

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team, fostering an environment where they can do their best work and feel empowered.
• Safety First: Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Leadership

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team on rotating shifts. You will champion safety, drive operational excellence, and use data to cut downtime and defects while improving productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes servant leadership and continuous improvement within a large manufacturing network. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–7+ years of supervisory/manufacturing experience, with exposure to Lean/Six