Production Supervisor, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will... use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry. In this position... 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
• 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Industrial Engineering/Engineering/Logistics or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience using AGVs, AMRs, and other automation machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, constraint management principles, logistics planning, and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Familiarity with ERP system background logic (SAP, MES, LES, etc.) structure.
• Experience in Automotive MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) is preferable, new warehousing and logistics planning projects, and logistics automation project implementation.
• Possesses strong analytical, logical thinking, and systematic problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of line balancing, time study, material flow, and capacity planning is essential.
• Exhibits an open mind, eagerness to learn, and adaptability to change. Demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude, taking initiative and approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
• Capable of maintaining performance and composure under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to various work schedules, including any shift, rotating shifts, and weekends.
• Shows capacity for effective leadership, including the ability to assign work to a unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for adhering to safety, quality, and throughput processes.

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. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply for a "Bias for Action," promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will 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. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting 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. You will 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. You will 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. You will 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. You will be a partner with team members, and management to continuously improve everything.
• Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and the department.
• Ensure proper material flow from the marketplace to the production line feed location.
• Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities.
• Monitor and react to Andon occurrences.
• Thorough Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, 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