Startup Production Supervisor — Lean, Safety, Data-Driven

Ford; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Michigan to lead an hourly manufacturing team and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the plant floor. This role sits at the heart of the transformation at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, guiding day-to-day operations and delivering results against ambitious targets.

You will champion safety, lead a cross-functional team, and apply data-driven decisions to improve productivity and product quality while developing talent and fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–7+ years supervisory/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Lead a team to meet production targets and drive quality.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources for efficiency.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster collaboration.
• Use data to reduce downtime and defects and drive improvements.
• Identify and solve problems; make timely, informed decisions.
• Ensure accountability and fair leadership across the workforce.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Michigan to lead an hourly manufacturing team and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the plant floor. This role sits at the heart of the transformation at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, guiding day-to-day operations and delivering results against ambitious targets.

You will champion safety, lead a cross-functional team, and apply data-driven decisions to improve productivity and product quality while developing talent and fostering