Senior Production Supervisor

Ford Motor Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 99,100 - 166,200; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, OH is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a large production team. You will champion safety, drive production targets, and push continuous improvement across processes and people.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills within a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of supervisory experience, Lean Six Sigma knowledge, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Lead a team that consistently achieves high-quality output and targets.
• Allocate resources to maximize efficiency and address shortfalls.
• Develop team members and foster growth through servant leadership.
• Use data and insights to reduce downtime and defects.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain high standards.
• Mediate conflicts and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure accountability and fair treatment across the team.
• Collaborate with union reps and management to improve operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What You’ll Do

• 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 that consistently produces high‑quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. Own team performance, address shortcomings proactively and celebrate successes.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. Apply a “Bias for Action” and address safety and quality issues promptly.
• Team Leadership & Development: Embrace servant leadership, invest in employee growth, and motivate the team to achieve shared goals.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Use data and insights to reduce downtime and quality defects, driving improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Commit to improving processes, pursue excellence, eliminate defects, and maintain high standards.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Mediate conflicts, build strong relationships with the team, partners, union reps, and suppliers.
• Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability, enforce standards, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.
• Collaboration: Listen to team members and stakeholders, partner with union and management to improve.

You’ll Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
• Drive the business for manpower, forecasting, mentoring.
• Cover for the teams when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Must work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.

Even Better, You May Have

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology.
• Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP) Experience or equivalent.
• Union experience is a plus.
• Experience in an automotive environment.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100–$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, visit https://fordcareers.co/GSR. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.