Senior Production Supervisor — Lean, Safety & Impact

Ford Global Career Site; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Global Career Site seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team on-site at Louisville, KY. The role connects strategic goals with daily execution, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach a team, analyze data, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–7+ years of supervisory experience, with flexibility for night and weekend shifts. Lean/Six Sigma or MDMP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
• Lean / Six Sigma methodology and/or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hourly production team, aligning daily execution with strategic goals.
• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Drive operational excellence and meet production targets.
• Apply bias for action to address safety and quality issues quickly.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster growth.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects, tracking attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

MDMP

Job description

Ford Global Career Site seeks a Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team on-site at Louisville, KY. The role connects strategic goals with daily execution, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach a team, analyze data, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–7+ years of supervisory experience, with flexibility for night and weekend shifts. Lean/Six Sigma or MDMP experience is a plus.