Senior Production Supervisor

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for.

In this position, you will serve as a 'leader of leaders,' overseeing a dedicated hourly team while simultaneously acting as a coach and mentor for a group of Production Supervisors. Your role is to elevate the performance of the entire shift by developing the leadership capabilities of your supervisors and ensuring operational excellence across all teams.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of Leaders & Mentorship: Act as a primary coach and mentor for Production Supervisors, guiding them in their professional growth and leadership journey.
• 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 multi-functional team that consistently produces high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources across the shift to maximize efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high-performing, winning teams.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to reduce downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies and driving innovation.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions.
• Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability by ensuring all team members,both supervisors and hourly staff,adhere to established processes and standards.
• Collaboration: Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and departmental stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 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