Superintendent

Ford Motor • Shawnee, KS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. The Material Control Superintendent is a leadership role whose primary responsibility is to lead and develop Material Control Supervisors while overseeing the broader operation. This is an onsite position that will require flexibility including the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends and most holidays. Eligible for overtime pay when working holidays. Oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Manage to deadlines and timelines, with high degree of planned and unplanned variables and complexities. Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance. Responsible for managing all operations: Inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance. Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Absenteeism and Inventory Accuracy. Maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders, including fair and consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Supervise and develop material control supervisors. Responsible for all operations including, but not limited to: Safety, Denials, Quality, On-time delivery, UAW Relationships, and Transportation. Inventory Management, Manage Budgets, Facility Management, Operational Business Plans, Liaison for all external partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of operational experience in Logistics within manufacturing
• Hands on experience with systems SAP/EWM
• Experience with Microsoft Suite ( PowerPoint, excel, etc..)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
• Goal oriented mindset.
• Open to rotating shifts.
• A continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on quality and reduced costs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree
• More than 1 year of leadership experience preferred
• More than 3 years of operational experience preferred
• Union experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center.
• Manage to deadlines and timelines, with high degree of planned and unplanned variables and complexities.
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance.
• Responsible for managing all operations: Inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance.
• Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Absenteeism and Inventory Accuracy.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders, including fair and consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Supervise and develop material control supervisors.
• Responsible for all operations including, but not limited to: Safety, Denials, Quality, On-time delivery, UAW Relationships, and Transportation.
• Inventory Management
• Manage Budgets
• Facility Management
• Operational Business Plans
• Liaison for all external partners.

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