Production Supervisor

Ford • Kansas City, MO

1d • $84,480 - $141,360

About The Position

As part of Ford Motor Company’s Manufacturing team, the Production Supervisor helps build smart vehicles and support the development of technologies and processes that increase plant efficiency. This leadership position connects strategic goals with daily execution by leading an hourly team and fostering a culture that supports strong performance, quality, safety, and employee development.

The supervisor leads operational excellence and continuous improvement, using data to reduce downtime and quality defects and making timely decisions to address issues. The role also includes tracking employee time and attendance, maintaining production and quality standards, resolving conflicts, and building collaborative relationships with employees, union representatives, suppliers, and management. The position requires availability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

Ford offers a range of benefits and career opportunities. The role is salary grade 7, with a listed salary range of $84,480–$141,360. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by enforcing regulations and promoting vigilance.
• Lead and direct employees to produce high-quality products and meet or exceed production targets.
• Take ownership of team performance, address shortcomings, and recognize successes.
• Prioritize work and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Identify and analyze problems, develop and implement solutions, make timely decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through servant leadership, motivation, and a collaborative work environment.
• Use data and insights to reduce downtime and quality defects and improve efficiency and quality.
• Track and report employee time and attendance, using the data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and support innovation in productivity, quality, and safety.
• Implement and maintain quality standards and work to eliminate defects.
• Address and mediate conflicts fairly, using listening and de-escalation skills to reach mutually acceptable solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with team members and partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication.
• Promote accountability for personal and hourly workforce performance against processes and standards.
• Collaborate with team members, the union, management, and department stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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: Manager