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Ford Motor Company

Production Supervisor - Body

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A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.

$67,702 / year median in Michigan

+3% projected growth

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Overview At Ford, you'll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we're shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
Job Type:
Full time
Work Type:
On-site We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position... The Production Supervisor is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence through the guidance and development of manufacturing teams. This role is supported by comprehensive on-the-job training and clear pathways for career progression.
Successful Production Supervisors are:
Resilient:
Thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Detail-Oriented:
Ensuring precision in every process and report.
Ambitious:
Driven to exceed targets and advance professionally.
High Integrity:
Demonstrating ethical leadership and accountability in all actions. What You'll Do… Supervise a team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements Create and preserve good working connections with hourly team members, union, and management teams. Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers Create a safety culture and apply and implement workplace policies Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively Evaluate team member performance and encourage continuous improvement Communicate goals and leverage resources to solve problems You'll Have…. High School Diploma or GED Microsoft Office proficiency 1+ years of previous supervisory experience or 1+ years of manufacturing experience Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity Flexibility in being able to work rotating shifts and hours Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer first mindset Always maintain a high level of professionalism even in difficult/stressful situations Even Better You'll Have… Bachelor's Degree Safety and Quality experience Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles Knowledge of constraint management principles Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
Six Sigma:
Black or Green Belt certified 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, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Onsite #LI-LT1