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What you'll do...
The primary role of a Warehouse Superintendent is to oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center. Superintendent is expected to work closely with Plant Manager to ensure the following.
Responsible for managing all operations:
- Inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance
- Responsible for delivering objectives including but not limited to:
- Building Safety, positive UAW Relationships, Error Rate, Denial Rate, Inventory Accuracy.
- Overtime Percentage, Absenteeism, Vacation Scheduling, Grid Time, On Time Delivery, ISO 14001 Environmental Responsibilities, LPMH, Process Adherence/Improvement, Accountability, Customer Satisfaction, Accurate Application of the Ford-UAW National and Local Contracts.
- Supervision/training of GSR 6/7 Staff and Supervisors, Overall Building Organization and Cleanliness, Grievance Resolution, Willingness to Work ALL shifts as required.
- Cover crews in supervisor's absence.
- Attend, facilitate, and submit proper documentation for crew meetings.
- Prepare/maintain work related records as needed.
- Schedule manpower (including overtime and vacation).
**Responsibilities include but not limited to: **
- Work in close alignment with the Regional Manager and Plant 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.
- Other Information: The operation hours are 10:30am - 8:30pm, with overtime as
applicable.
- Must have the ability to work overtime/adjust schedule as required, as the business
- dictates. This is an onsite position that will require shift flexibility including the ability to work all hours, including nights, weekends and holidays at Ontario HVC. There is no hybrid option for this position.
You must have…
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of experience within a plant or warehouse environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.
- 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 or ability to quickly learn current systems (SAP/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.
Even better, you may have...
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum 1 year leadership experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years operational/distribution experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years working with the UAW/Teamster workforce and contract
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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