Material Control Supervisor

Ford • Houston, TX

2d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Supervisor to join our Parts Distribution Center team in Houston, TX. In this vital onsite role, you will lead a skilled team, ensuring safety protocols are rigorously followed, inventory is accurately managed, and orders are fulfilled efficiently and on time. You'll be at the heart of our day-to-day operations, driving performance and fostering a positive work environment. As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be a pivotal leader, embodying Ford's commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and a people-first culture.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current systems (SAP/EWM)
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years operational experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
• Goal oriented mindset.
• A continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on quality and reduced costs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.
• Proven dependability record and successful team-oriented experience.
• Must have ability and experience to work in a fast paced environment and work under pressure to meet and/or exceed dealer shipping deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years operational experience within a High Velocity Center preferred.
• Previous UAW/HVC supervisory experience preferred, willing to work rotating work hours when required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 year leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inbound, outbound, and claims processing
• 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.
• Cover crews in supervisor's absence.
• Attend, facilitate, and submit proper documentation for crew meetings.
• Prepare/maintain work related records as needed.
• Schedule manpower (including overtime and vacation).
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best in class performance.
• Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance
• Lead and direct a team of employees across various warehouse functions, including Receiving, Packaging, Replenishment, Picking, and Shipping, ensuring the team consistently ships high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• 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. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performance, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.
• Utilize data and insights to slash downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.
• Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations.
• Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.
• Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards. You will ensure accountability, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.
• Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED