Production Supervisor (Nights), Ford Energy

Ford Motor • Glendale, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor on Nights leads a dedicated hourly team in a high-stakes manufacturing environment focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems. The role connects strategic goals with daily execution by building an agile, high-performing team, developing Team Leaders and Team Members, and driving safe, efficient production of high-quality products. The supervisor uses data to address downtime and quality defects, improve operational performance, and support continuous improvement. This role is initially employed by Ford and is expected to transition to Ford’s wholly owned Battery Energy Storage Systems subsidiary within one year.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

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; address performance shortcomings and recognize successes.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Address safety and quality issues promptly, identify and analyze problems, implement solutions, make timely decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Develop team members using a servant leadership approach and foster a positive, 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, and use the data to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and maintain rigorous quality standards to prevent defects.
• Resolve conflicts fairly and effectively through active listening, empathy, and de-escalation.
• Build positive working relationships with the team and partners, including suppliers, through transparent communication.
• Promote accountability for performance, processes, and standards.
• Collaborate with team members and management, listening to and valuing stakeholder perspectives 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: Manager