Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?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 position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Production Supervisors are:ResilientDetail orientedAmbitiousDemonstrate high integrityResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized workCoach hourly employees to ensure the delivery of the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, in the right place to the production linesOptimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectivesAssure Startup & Close-out verification / confirmation tasks are completedConduct daily confirmations and confirm concerns are readily addressed and requirements are metPerform Standardized Work including periodic job observations, Deep Knowledge, and timely resolution of abnormalities at the lowest level, to achieve objectivesConfirm work areas adhere to workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contaminationEnsure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunitiesCoach and support Team Leaders to achieve objectives through standardized workCoach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities and confirm closure of concernsSupport the Work Groups / Teams to ensure they have appropriate materials and supplies to maintain flowAdhere to Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the teamRespect and encourage respect of all team members by my actionsCreate a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each otherOwn working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviorsEnsure Work Group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishmentsMove between nights, days, evenings as neededWork overtime as neededQualificationsYou'll have...High School Diploma or GED1+ years of supervisory and / or manufacturing experienceWorking knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekendsRequired BehaviorsAbility to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situationsTwo-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customersHighly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindsetCreate a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policiesAdminister the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectivelyValues different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from othersEven better, you may have...Bachelor's DegreeSafety and quality experienceSix Sigma: Black or Green Belt certifiedKnowledge of constraint management principlesPrior experience managing a unionized workforceYou 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 6-7 - from $72,480 -$141,360For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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.Job InfoJob Identification 67008Job Category ManufacturingPosting Date 07/29/2026, 12:38 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 36200 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, US (On-site)© MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 36200 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, US Copy to Clipboard