Production Supervisor-MP&L

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
84K-141K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Supervise production teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets. Respond to andon events, confirm process stability, drive continuous improvement and material flow, manage unionized hourly personnel, support new-part introductions and engineering changes, administer supervisory documentation, and ensure CMMS data integrity.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
 

Responsibilities

Position Duties:

  • Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

  • Monitor andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support

  • Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts

  • Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

  • Communication and recognition

  • Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

  • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

  • Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

  • Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department

  • Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers

  • Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities 

  • Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices

  • Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel 

  • Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication

  • Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process

  • Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.

Qualifications

You'll have... 

  • 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.

Even better, you may have...

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


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • 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. 

 

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-$141,360. 

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3-7+ years supervisory, manufacturing, military, or relevant experience
  • Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends
  • Experience leading and managing unionized hourly personnel
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and/or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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