Senior Quality & Production Excellence Lead

Ford; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford in Louisville, KY seeks a manufacturing leader to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence. You will lead a team, push for continuous improvement, and leverage data to reduce downtime while ensuring production targets are met. A servant leadership style and collaboration with unions and management are essential.

You will oversee shift operations, develop talent, and champion a culture of accountability and high performance across the plant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safety first: champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Lead and direct a team to meet production targets and improve quality.
• Strategic focus: prioritize tasks and allocate resources for efficiency.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Use data to reduce downtime and drive quality improvements.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain rigorous quality standards.
• Resolve conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure accountability and fair treatment of hourly workforce.
• Collaborate with union, management, and stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

MDMP

Data-driven decisions

Safety first

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford in Louisville, KY seeks a manufacturing leader to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence. You will lead a team, push for continuous improvement, and leverage data to reduce downtime while ensuring production targets are met. A servant leadership style and collaboration with unions and management are essential.

You will oversee shift operations, develop talent, and champion a culture of accountability and high performance across the plant.