Superintendent

Ford • Windsor, CT

9d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of a Warehouse Superintendent is to oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center. Responsibilities include but not limited to: 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.

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.
• 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.
• Manage depot budgets, inventory management, facility management, and liaison for all external partners.
• Supervise and develop material control supervisors.
• Manage 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED