Production Supervisor: Safety-Driven Lean Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Back-up childcare

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Chicago is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily execution, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the plant floor.

You will use data to reduce downtime and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods while developing a high-performing team through servant leadership. The role carries a salary grade 7 with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years supervisory/manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading an hourly production team and driving safety.
• Proven ability to improve quality and productivity through data.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated hourly team and empower members to excel.
• Act as champion of workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive operational excellence and meet production targets.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources for efficiency.
• Apply bias for action to address safety and quality issues.
• Develop high-performing teams through servant leadership.
• Use data to reduce downtime and quality defects; track attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety leadership

Data-driven decisions

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Chicago is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily execution, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the plant floor.

You will use data to reduce downtime and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods while developing a high-performing team through servant leadership. The role carries a salary grade 7 with strong benefits.