Production Supervisor

Ford, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount

Employee resource groups

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Chicago is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, drive operational excellence, and ensure safety and quality in daily production. You will champion Lean processes, coach team members, and balance resources to meet targets in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to impact culture and performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team to meet production targets and foster a high-performing culture.
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a culture of vigilance.
• Drive operational excellence, improve productivity, and ensure quality.
• Apply data-driven decision making to reduce downtime and defects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we’re known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn't just a supervisory role; it's a critical leadership position where you'll have the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations.

What you'll do...

As a Production Supervisor, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution. You'll be leading 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. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.

Strategic Focus & Problem Solving

Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply for a 'Bias for Action', promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.

Team Leadership & Development

Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance

Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.

Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships

Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-scale tense situations. You will build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Accountability & Fairness

Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards. You will ensure accountability, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.

Collaboration

Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything.

You'll have...

• 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

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and / or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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