Production Supervisor-MP&L

Ford; Flat Rock (MI); On-site; USD 84,480 - 141,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Flexible family care options

Paid community service time

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Production Supervisor in Flat Rock, Michigan. This critical leadership position supports transformational initiatives, focusing on operational excellence and team development.

The chosen candidate will lead a dedicated team, drive safety standards, ensure quality performance, and promote continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making methods.

Competitive salary range from $84,480 to $141,360 with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maximize manufacturing effectiveness and productivity.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce compliance with safety regulations.
• Proactively address team conflicts and maintain a collaborative environment.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma methodology

Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)

Team Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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 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-escalate 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.

Qualifications

Even better, you may have...

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

Benefits

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 $84,480-$141,360.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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