Superintendent

Ford Motor Company • Windsor, CT

12d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. The primary role of a Warehouse Superintendent is to oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.
• Minimum 3 year leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years operational/distribution experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees (Hourly & Salaried)
• Working knowledge of Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access etc.)
• Knowledge of warehouse systems (EWM)
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
• Goal oriented and continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on quality and reduced costs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 year leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years operational/distribution experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years working with the UAW/Teamster workforce and contract
• Knowledge of warehouse systems (SAP)

Responsibilities

• Work in close alignment with the Building Manager to drive the consistent and timely execution of warehouse tasks and performance metrics.
• Effectively manage warehouse deadlines and timelines, demonstrating adaptability in the face of planned and unplanned complexities.
• Including operational business plans, manage depot budgets, inventory management, facility management, and liaison for all external partners.
• Supervise and develop material control supervisors.
• Responsible for managing all operations including but not limited to inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance, UAW relationships, and transportation personnel.
• Champion and lead quality continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance.
• Deliver objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, absenteeism, inventory accuracy and cost.
• Responsible for all operations metrics including lost time incidents, error rate, denials, inbound cycle time, inventory accuracy, grid times, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a consistent and positive working relationship with UAW employees and committee, including fair and consistent employee accountability, vacation scheduling and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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