Senior Maintenance Leader: Safety & Operations Excellence

Ford Motor Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & prescription drug

Family care benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee resource groups

Community service time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead an hourly team and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role demands a strong leader who can use data to reduce downtime, improve processes, and balance scheduling with evolving production needs. This position offers a salary grade 8 with a substantial pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 7+ years of supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hourly team, translating strategic goals into daily execution.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive operational excellence to meet production targets and improve efficiency.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize productivity and quality.
• Develop teams with servant leadership to sustain high performance.
• Use data to reduce downtime and drive quality improvements.
• Foster collaboration with unions, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP experience

Leadership & supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead an hourly team and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role demands a strong leader who can use data to reduce downtime, improve processes, and balance scheduling with evolving production needs. This position offers a salary grade 8 with a substantial pay range and comprehensive benefits.