Production Supervisor

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.

In this position...

You will oversee production within the assembly area of our powertrain center, serving as the frontline driver of operational excellence. You will coach and empower team members to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives by adhering to standardized work and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

• Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met by adhering to standardized work.
• Optimize production throughput in alignment with budget and cost objectives.
• Monitor ANDON (a system to notify production issues) occurrences and serve as the initial responder for secondary support.
• Verify the production line's safe and smooth operation, and its output of quality parts, through Process Confirmation.
• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) initiatives and coach problem resolution at the lowest possible level.
• Meet targets for First Time Through (FTT), inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expenses.
  Build the capability of both Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Create a conducive work environment that enables teams to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Ensure effective communication and recognition within the team.
• Perform basic administration of supervisory duties and documentation.

You'll Have...

• High School Diploma.
• Able to work all shifts, including nights and on weekends as needed. 
• At least 3 years’ experience in large manufacturing enterprises.
• Proficient in using office software.
• Excellent data analysis ability.
• Strong sense of ownership and critical thinking skills.
• Cross functional project management experience, with the ability to work independently and as a team on complex tasks. 

Even better, you may have…

• Associates' or Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering, management science and engineering related field.
• 5 years’ experience in large manufacturing enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive and other industries).
• A deep understanding of assembly line flow, precision components, and the specific nuances of transmission or e-transaxle production.
• Mastery of standardized work, 5S, and the ability to maintain discipline within a Lean environment.
• A keen eye for detail to verify that the line is running safely and producing parts that meet strict quality specifications.
• Experience using data to drive continuous improvement in throughput, cost reduction, and scrap elimination.
• The ability to stay calm and decisive when the ANDON system triggers, acting as the first line of support to get the line moving again.
• Proficiency in tools like the "3-Legged 5 Whys" or Fishbone diagrams to ensure quality issues don't recur.

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 6 or salary grade 7 and ranges 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.

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