Production Supervisor (KTP)

Ford•Louisville, KY

3d•$84,480 - $141,360•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a critical leadership role responsible for translating strategic goals into daily execution. The supervisor leads an hourly team, shapes workplace culture, drives performance, and supports the quality and efficiency of operations. The role emphasizes workplace safety, operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, quality assurance, employee development, accountability, and collaboration with team members, union representatives, management, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends. It is salary grade 7, with a stated 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.
Must be 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 proactively and fostering a culture of vigilance.
Lead and direct hourly employees to produce high-quality products and meet or exceed production targets.
Take ownership of team performance, address shortcomings proactively, and recognize successes.
Prioritize critical tasks and allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
Promptly address safety and quality issues; identify and analyze problems, implement solutions, make timely decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Build high-performing teams, invest in employee growth, 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, turning data into actionable information for decisions and continuous improvement.
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and drive innovation in productivity, quality, and safety.
Implement and maintain rigorous quality standards and pursue defect elimination and exceptional product quality.
Address and mediate conflicts fairly, listen actively, show empathy, and de-escalate tense situations.
Build positive working relationships with the team and partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication and listening.
Promote accountability for personal and workforce performance regarding processes and standards, and respond decisively to conflict.
Collaborate with team members, the union, management, and departmental stakeholders to continuously improve operations.