Senior Maintenance Supervisor in Windsor

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country.

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, we’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn't just a supervisory role; it’s a critical leadership position where you’ll have the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply for a "Bias for Action," promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems.
• Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions.
• Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards.
• Collaboration: Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, or other relevant experience.
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

Even better, you may have:

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. The expected annual salary range for this position is $87,000.00 - $137,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada.