Production Supervisor - MP&L
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, United States
Production Supervisor
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Coach safety, quality, and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Coach hourly employees to ensure the delivery of the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, in the right place to the production lines
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
Assure startup & close-out verification/confirmation tasks are completed
Conduct daily confirmations and confirm concerns are readily addressed and requirements are met
Perform standardized work including periodic job observations, deep knowledge, and timely resolution of abnormalities at the lowest level, to achieve objectives
Confirm work areas adhere to workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination
Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities
Coach and support team leaders to achieve objectives through standardized work
Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities and confirm closure of concerns
Support the work groups/teams to ensure they have appropriate materials and supplies to maintain flow
Adhere to time & data management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team
Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
Create a zero tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
Own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors
Ensure work group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments
Qualifications
You'll have...
High school diploma or GED
At least 5 years of manufacturing plant supervisory experience
At least 3 years of material handling supervisory experience
Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Ability to work overtime as needed by the business
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better you'll have...
Bachelor's degree
High volume production experience preferred
Safety and quality experience preferred
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Microsoft office knowledge (word/excel/outlook)
Prior experience managing a diverse workforce
Maintenance 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 builderor 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 6-7 - from $72,480 -$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.
Job Identification 62409
Job Category Manufacturing
Posting Date 04/28/2026, 04:16 PM
Apply Before 05/05/2026, 12:00 AM
Degree Level High School Graduate or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations RAFP 3001 Miller Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48120, US (On-site)
Preferred Degree Bachelor Degree
Remote No
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Coach safety, quality, and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Coach hourly employees to ensure the delivery of the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, in the right place to the production lines
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
Assure startup & close-out verification/confirmation tasks are completed
Conduct daily confirmations and confirm concerns are readily addressed and requirements are met
Perform standardized work including periodic job observations, deep knowledge, and timely resolution of abnormalities at the lowest level, to achieve objectives
Confirm work areas adhere to workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination
Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities
Coach and support team leaders to achieve objectives through standardized work
Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities and confirm closure of concerns
Support the work groups/teams to ensure they have appropriate materials and supplies to maintain flow
Adhere to time & data management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team
Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
Create a zero tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
Own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors
Ensure work group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments
Qualifications
You'll have...
High school diploma or GED
At least 5 years of manufacturing plant supervisory experience
At least 3 years of material handling supervisory experience
Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Ability to work overtime as needed by the business
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better you'll have...
Bachelor's degree
High volume production experience preferred
Safety and quality experience preferred
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Microsoft office knowledge (word/excel/outlook)
Prior experience managing a diverse workforce
Maintenance 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 builderor 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 6-7 - from $72,480 -$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.
Job Identification 62409
Job Category Manufacturing
Posting Date 04/28/2026, 04:16 PM
Apply Before 05/05/2026, 12:00 AM
Degree Level High School Graduate or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations RAFP 3001 Miller Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48120, US (On-site)
Preferred Degree Bachelor Degree
Remote No