Senior Production Supervisor Material, MP&L (Material, Planning & Logistics)

Ford • Chicago Heights, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

In this position...
The Senior Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are:
Resilient
Detail oriented
Ambitious
Demonstrate high integrity

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a Material Planning and Logistics manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience in people management and supervisory leadership, fostering high-performing teams and driving productivity.
• Exceptional project planning and execution capabilities, consistently delivering initiatives on time and within budget.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners, and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain
• Safety and MPL experience
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Drive to exceed personal, team, Company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams
• Will be involved in the two-year automation project to bring in Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) to enhance plant-wide operational efficiency.
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED