Material Control Supervisor

Ford Ford · Auto · Romulus, MI +2 · Marketing & Sales

Supervisor role managing material flow and team operations at a Ford High Cube Center, focusing on operational excellence, labor relations, and meeting shipping deadlines.

What you'd actually do

  1. Supervise all inbound, outbound, and claims processing operations to ensure seamless material flow.
  2. Deliver on key objectives including Building Safety, Inventory Accuracy, Error/Denial Rates, LPMH, and On-Time Delivery.
  3. Schedule the workforce (overtime and vacation), manage absenteeism, and ensure accurate application of Ford-UAW National and Local Contracts.
  4. Provide direct supervision, training, and mentoring to GSR 6 supervisors and hourly crews; facilitate crew meetings and resolve grievances.
  5. Champion initiatives toward best-in-class performance and ensure adherence to ISO 14001 Environmental Responsibilities.

Skills

Required

  • operational supervisor experience
  • workforce management
  • labor relations
  • communication skills
  • analytical skills
  • ability to work under pressure
  • ability to work outside traditional hours

Nice to have

  • HVC/HCC experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • SAP/EWM knowledge

What the JD emphasized

  • direct supervision
  • manage labor relations
  • drive operational excellence
  • data-driven decision-making
  • building safety
  • organizational cleanliness
  • customer satisfaction
  • dealer shipping deadlines
  • operational supervisor experience
  • UAW or unionized supervisory environment
  • current systems (SAP/EWM)
  • demand accountability
  • interpret data
  • reach logical conclusions independently
  • self-starter
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • dependability
  • work outside traditional hours
  • weekends and overtime
  • work under pressure
  • fast-paced environment
  • meet strict dealer shipping deadlines