Material Control 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?
In this position...
The Regional Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of three critical distribution centers: the National Parts Distribution Center, River Raisin, and two HVCs (High Velocity Centers) located in Detroit and Twin Cities. Based in Livonia, Michigan, this position is responsible for driving continuous improvement, ensuring safety and quality, managing budgets, fostering positive labor relations, and delivering exceptional customer service in alignment with the Our Ford+ Plan. The Regional Operations Manager will provide leadership and direction to a team of salaried and hourly employee and will be a key liaison between the distribution centers, dealers, corporate support functions, and carriers.
What you'll do...
•Responsible for delivering objectives including but not limited to:
-Building Safety, positive UAW Relationships, Error Rate, Denial Rate, Inventory Accuracy, Overtime Percentage, Absenteeism, Vacation Scheduling, Grid Time, On Time Delivery, ISO 14001 Environmental Responsibilities, LPMH, Process Adherence/Improvement, Accountability, Customer Satisfaction, Accurate Application of the Ford-UAW National and Local Contracts, Direct Supervision/training of GSR 6 supervisors.
•Overall Building Organization and Cleanliness, Grievance Resolution, Supervision mentoring and Willingness to Work ALL shifts as required.
•Attend, facilitate, and submit proper documentation for crew meetings
•Prepare/maintain work related records as needed
•Schedule workforce (including overtime and vacation)
•Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance
You'll have...
•Self Starter mentality.
•Previous UAW/HVC supervisory experience preferred, willing to work rotating work hours when required
•Knowledge or ability to learn current systems (SAP/EWM) Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently
•Goal oriented individual
•Have Continuous Improvement mind set
•Excellent organizational skills and ability to demand accountability from all employees
•Other Information: Must be able to work outside of traditional work hours.
•Current operational hours are from 6:00 AM until 1:30 AM
•Some weekends might be required
•Must have the ability to work overtime/adjust schedule as required, as the business dictates.
•Proven dependability record and successful team-oriented experience.
Even better, you may have...
•Minimum 1-year operational experience within a High Velocity Center/High Cube Center preferred.
•Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
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 a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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