Superintendent

Ford • Davenport, FL

12d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Superintendent oversees the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center, working closely with the Plant Manager and Regional Manager to ensure consistent execution of warehouse tasks and performance metrics. The role manages inbound and outbound operations, claims processing, building maintenance, transportation personnel, inventory, facility management, depot budgets, and external partner relationships. It is responsible for meeting operational objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, cost, inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery.

The Superintendent supervises and develops material control supervisors and GSR 6/7 staff, leads continuous improvement initiatives, manages manpower and schedules—including overtime and vacations—and maintains positive working relationships with UAW employees and committees. Responsibilities also include employee accountability, grievance resolution, administration of collective bargaining agreements, crew meetings and documentation, work-related records, and covering supervisors’ crews in their absence. The position is onsite at Lakeland HVC, with shift flexibility and availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require. The stated operation hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a plant or warehouse environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to ensure accountability from employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate hourly and salaried employees.
• Working knowledge of Windows programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, current systems such as SAP/EWM.
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
• Goal-oriented and continuous-improvement mindset focused on quality and cost reduction.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust schedules as required by the business, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• At least 3 years of operational or distribution experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with a UAW/Teamster workforce and contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Parts Distribution Center operations, including inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance, and transportation personnel.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager and Plant Manager to execute warehouse tasks and meet performance metrics consistently and on time.
• Manage operational business plans, depot budgets, inventory, facilities, and relationships with external partners.
• Supervise and develop material control supervisors and GSR 6/7 staff.
• Lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives focused on best-in-class performance.
• Deliver objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, absenteeism, inventory accuracy, and cost.
• Manage operational metrics including lost-time incidents, error rate, denials, inbound cycle time, inventory accuracy, grid times, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain positive working relationships with UAW employees and committees, ensure fair and consistent accountability, schedule vacations, and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Schedule manpower, including overtime and vacation, and work all shifts as required.
• Resolve grievances and cover crews when supervisors are absent.
• Attend and facilitate crew meetings and submit appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and maintain work-related records.
• Maintain overall building organization and cleanliness and meet ISO 14001 environmental responsibilities.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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