Production Supervisor-MP&L

In this position We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This is not just a supervisory role; it is a critical leadership position where you will shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact quality and efficiency of operations. What You’ll Do 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 produces high quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. Take ownership of team performance, address shortcomings proactively, and celebrate successes. Strategic Focus & Problem Solving : Prioritize critical tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. Apply a Bias for Action, promptly 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. Team Leadership & Development : Embrace a servant leadership style, building high‑performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment and motivate team members to achieve shared goals. Data‑Driven Decision Making : Utilize data and insights to reduce downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. Track and report employee time and attendance, turning raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance : Persistently identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and drive innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. Commit uncompromisingly to quality, implementing 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. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the team, 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. 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. Partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything. Preferred Experience Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodology and/or Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP). Benefits 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 7 and ranges from $84,480–$141,360. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company