Production Supervisor, Ford Energy

Ford • Glendale, KY

17h • $74,300 - $124,500 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Production Supervisor you will be at the forefront of the most historic transformation in the energy systems industry. In this critical role, you will lead with purpose by building and leading an agile team to deliver advanced technology driving the future of mobility. You will innovate by using your entrepreneurial mindset to implement data-driven solutions in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. You will empower others by developing Team Leaders and Team Members. We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience (Internship and co-op experience considered).
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

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. Take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. Apply 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. Meticulously track and report employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. Be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.
• Proactively address conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations. Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.
• 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.
• Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. Be a partner with team members, and management to continuously improve everything.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level