Production Supervisor (Nights), Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • Glendale, KY

3d • $74,300 - $124,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor on Nights leads an hourly manufacturing team and connects strategic goals with daily execution. The role shapes team culture, drives operational performance, and influences the quality and efficiency of operations. The supervisor develops Team Leaders and Team Members, supports advanced energy technology for mobility, and implements data-driven solutions in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. The position is initially employed by Ford and is expected to transition to Ford’s wholly owned Battery Energy Storage Systems subsidiary within one year. The role is based in the U.S. and involves domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant work; internship and co-op experience are considered.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by enforcing regulations and fostering a vigilant safety culture.
• Lead and direct employees to produce high-quality products and meet or exceed production targets.
• Take ownership of team performance, proactively addressing shortcomings and recognizing successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Promptly identify and address safety and quality issues, analyze problems, implement solutions, make timely decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Build high-performing teams using a servant-leadership approach, motivate employees, and invest in their development.
• Use data to reduce downtime and quality defects and drive measurable improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Track and report employee time and attendance, and use the resulting data to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and drive innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality standards and work to eliminate defects.
• Address conflicts fairly, listen actively, de-escalate tense situations, and facilitate mutually acceptable solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with team members and partners, including suppliers, through transparent communication and listening.
• Promote accountability and fairness regarding performance, processes, and standards.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and department stakeholders to continuously improve operations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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