SR Production Supervisor - Quality

Ford • Ypsilanti, MI

10d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated hourly team and translate strategic goals into daily execution. This leadership role focuses on shaping workplace culture, improving performance, and directly influencing operational quality and efficiency. The supervisor leads Gauge & Layout and Contamination Lab operations and personnel, supporting manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and product launch activities.

The role emphasizes workplace safety, high-quality production, accountability, fair and effective conflict resolution, and collaborative relationships with team members, union representatives, suppliers, and management. The supervisor uses data to reduce downtime and defects, improve processes, and inform decisions, while maintaining rigorous quality standards and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends. The salary grade is 8, with a stated range of $99,100–$166,200. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodology.
• Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection methods, GD&T, metrology, and contamination analysis.
• Experience with calibration systems, MSA, and Gauge R&R studies.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with quality systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by enforcing regulations and promoting a culture of vigilance.
• Lead and direct hourly employees to produce high-quality products and meet or exceed production targets; address performance issues and recognize successes.
• Prioritize critical work and allocate personnel to maximize efficiency; respond promptly to safety and quality issues and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Build high-performing teams, support employee growth, and foster a positive, collaborative, and psychologically safe work environment.
• Track and report employee time and attendance, analyze operational data, and use insights to improve efficiency and quality.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve processes, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality standards to prevent defects and ensure product quality.
• Address and mediate conflicts fairly, using active listening and de-escalation, and build positive relationships with employees and partners, including suppliers and union representatives.
• Promote accountability and compliance with processes and standards for both personal and team performance.
• Collaborate with team members, the union, management, and department stakeholders to continuously improve operations.
• Lead Gauge & Layout and Contamination Lab operations and personnel.
• Ensure accurate dimensional inspections, contamination testing, and measurement system compliance.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and certification of gauges and laboratory equipment.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and product launch activities.
• Lead root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Monitor quality metrics, support audits, and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.

Benefits

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