Production Supervisor (KTP)

We're looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront at Ford Motor Company. 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.

As a 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.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Apply for a "Bias for Action," promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems.
• Identify and analyze problems, develop and implement effective solutions, make timely and well-informed decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high-performing, winning teams and investing in their growth.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.
• Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions.
• 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.

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.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and / or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience.

Salary: $84,480-$141,360

Benefits: For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR