Production Supervisor (Nights), Ford Energy

Ford • Glendale, KY

3d • $74,300 - $124,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor on nights leads a dedicated hourly team in a manufacturing environment, connecting strategic goals with daily execution. This leadership role shapes workplace culture, drives performance, and directly affects operational quality and efficiency. The supervisor develops team leaders and team members, supports advanced technology in energy storage systems, and uses data-driven approaches to improve production, safety, and quality.

The role initially will be employed by Ford Motor Company and is expected to transition to Ford’s wholly owned Battery Energy Storage Systems subsidiary within one year. The position is based in the United States and involves domestic and international travel. The position is salary grade 6, with a stated salary range of $74,300–$124,500. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct an hourly team to produce high-quality products and meet or exceed production targets.
• Champion workplace safety by enforcing regulations and fostering a vigilant safety culture.
• Own team performance, address shortcomings, and recognize successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve safety and quality issues promptly; make timely decisions and adapt to changing conditions.
• Develop team leaders and team members, using servant leadership to build high-performing teams 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, and use the resulting information to support decision-making 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 pursue defect elimination.
• Address workplace conflicts fairly, listen actively, de-escalate tense situations, and facilitate acceptable solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with team members, suppliers, and other partners 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.
• 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