Senior Production Leader – Safety, Lean Ops & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Parental leave and back-up childcare

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior operations leader to transform manufacturing culture and drive safety, efficiency, and quality across production lines in Michigan. You will lead a large team, implement Lean processes, and work with unions and management to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a compensation package aligned to a salary grade 8, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Lead and direct a team to meet production targets and drive performance.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Use data to reduce downtime and improve quality and productivity.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement.
• Address conflicts fairly and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Safety champion

Leadership

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP Experience

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior operations leader to transform manufacturing culture and drive safety, efficiency, and quality across production lines in Michigan. You will lead a large team, implement Lean processes, and work with unions and management to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a compensation package aligned to a salary grade 8, plus comprehensive benefits.