Material Control Supervisor

Ford • Memphis, TN

21h • $84,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Supervisor to join our Parts Distribution Center team at the Memphis Complex. 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
• 2-3 years of experience in supervisory roles, manufacturing, military or other relevant experience.
• Internship and co-op experience will be considered
• Ability to work rotating shifts / hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Office, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Union environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an hourly unionized team responsible for Receiving, Packaging, Replenishment, Picking, and Shipping.
• Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Absenteeism.
• 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.
• Take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Apply for a "Bias for Action," promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems.
• Identify and analyze 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.
• 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.
• Meticulously track and report 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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