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Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Supervisor to drive our Global Quality Improvement Process (GQIP) and lead rapid-response initiatives to mitigate quality spikes. In this critical role, you will act as the primary liaison between the UAW-Ford Joint Quality Committee and the Global Quality Office, ensuring our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of excellence.
You will develop, implement, and standardize robust quality strategies while serving as the vital link between plant operations, the UAW-Ford Joint Quality Committee, and the Global Quality Office. As a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in the Ford Quality Operating System (QOS), you will seamlessly translate complex data (GQRS, Warranty, JD Power) into rapid, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
You’ll have…
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
- Proven experience working within the Ford Quality Operating System (QOS) or a similar comprehensive quality management system.
- Demonstrated experience in labor relations or working directly with the UAW (or similar union organizations) on joint quality initiatives.
- Strong proficiency in problem-solving methodologies, specifically 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets (e.g., Warranty data, GQRS, or JD Power).
Even better you’ll have…
- Master’s degree in Engineering Management, MBA, or a related field.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Shainin Red X Journeyman/Master certification.
- Deep expertise in Global Quality Improvement Process (GQIP) and Quality Performance Improvement Plan (QPIP) frameworks.
- Advanced data visualization skills (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, or QlikView) to drive decision-making.
- Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a high-volume assembly or powertrain plant.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and plant floor operators alike.
Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Supervisor to drive our Global Quality Improvement Process (GQIP) and lead rapid-response initiatives to mitigate quality spikes.
In this critical role, you will act as the primary liaison between the UAW-Ford Joint Quality Committee and the Global Quality Office. America's Quality Manufacturing Excellence lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of excellence.
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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