Production Supervisor- Trim at Ford Pro in Wayne, MI

Production Supervisor - Trim Department

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 BE ABLE TO DO:

• Supervise a team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements
• Create and preserve good working connections with hourly team members, union, and management teams.
• Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Create a safety culture and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Evaluate team member performance and encourage continuous improvement
• Communicate goals and leverage resources to solve problems

Qualifications

THE MIMINUM REQUIREMENTS WE SEEK:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills/Capabilities:

• Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience:

• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience or 1+ years of manufacturing experience

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Required Behaviors:

• Outstanding, interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity
• Flexibility in being able to work rotating shifts and hours
• Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Always maintain a high level of professionalism even in difficult/stressful situations

THE PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS WE SEEK:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Safety and Quality experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

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