Senior Production Supervisor

Ford Motor • Brook Park, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. Responsibilities A Lead Process Coach covers daily Production activities: The Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are: Resilient Detail oriented Ambitious Demonstrate high integrity Will lead team for safety checks (5S, hazards), team readiness (staffing, priorities), production flow (schedule adherence, quality), and compliance (documentation, training), ensuring smooth operations from shift start (kick-off meeting) through shift end (reporting, handover) by focusing on people, process, and performance for efficiency and quality. Will be required to work off shifts. What you'll do... Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts Drive to exceed personal, team, Company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams Must be able to lead the team of Process Coaches and hourly personnel and give them directions on managing the business and meeting the Company Metrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of professional experience with supervision in a manufacturing or production automotive environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain
• Safety and MPL experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Drive to exceed personal, team, Company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams
• Must be able to lead the team of Process Coaches and hourly personnel and give them directions on managing the business and meeting the Company Metrics.

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees