Senior Production Leader: Drive Quality & Lean Excellence

Lincoln Motor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Adoption aid

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid holidays

Vacation purchase option

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily execution, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will own performance, apply bias for action on safety and quality issues, develop high-performing teams through servant leadership, and use data to cut downtime and defects while strengthening collaboration with suppliers and union representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a dedicated hourly team to meet production targets.
• Act as safety champion, enforcing regulations and promoting vigilance.
• Drive operational excellence, owning team performance and quality.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources for maximum efficiency.
• Apply bias for action to address safety and quality issues promptly.
• Develop teams through servant leadership and growth opportunities.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and report attendance.
• Maintain rigorous quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve conflicts and foster strong relationships with suppliers and union reps.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvements

Data-driven decisions

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP experience

Job description

Lincoln Motor Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team, translate strategic goals into daily execution, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will own performance, apply bias for action on safety and quality issues, develop high-performing teams through servant leadership, and use data to cut downtime and defects while strengthening collaboration with suppliers and union representatives.