SR Production Supervisor - Quality

Ford - Lincoln Veteran Careers Program; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead an hourly team on a busy manufacturing floor. You will drive safety, quality, and production targets while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

You will apply data-driven decisions, manage shift coverage, and coordinate with unions and management to support a high-performing team. This role emphasizes problem solving, accountability, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly team, driving safety and production targets.
• Champion safety and enforce regulations to foster a vigilant culture.
• Drive operational excellence and maintain high product quality.
• Allocate resources and solve issues using bias for action.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and monitor time/attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GD&T

MSA

Gauge R&R

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this position...

We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn't just a supervisory role; it's a critical leadership position where you'll have the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations.

What you'll do...

As a Senior Production Supervisor, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution. You'll be leading a dedicated hourly team, fostering an environment where they can do their best work and feel empowered.

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 of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.

Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply for a 'Bias for Action,' promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.

Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.

Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations. You will build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards. You will ensure accountability, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.

Collaboration: Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything.

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.
• Ability to 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
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection methods, GD&T, metrology, and contamination analysis.
• Experience with calibration systems, MSA, and Gauge R&R studies.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with quality systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Lead Gauge & Layout and Contamination Lab operations and personnel.
• Ensuring accurate dimensional inspections, contamination testing, and measurement system compliance.
• Managing calibration, maintenance, and certification of gauges and laboratory equipment.
• Supporting manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and product launch activities.
• Driving root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Monitoring quality metrics, support audits, and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.

Experience with...

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,

You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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