We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

The Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are:

Resilient Detail oriented Ambitious Demonstrate high integrity

You'll have... 

High School Diploma or GED 1+ years of supervisory in a Material Planning and Logistic manufacturing environment Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends

Required Behaviors

Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations  Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others 

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor’s degree in, Operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain Management Safety and MPL experience  Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles  Prior experience managing a unionized workforce  Ability to multitask Ability to work independently Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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What you'll do...

Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department  Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel  Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities  Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to marketplace storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers  Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices  Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts Provide communication and recognition  Build hourly Team Leader and Team Member capability  Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks  Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level  Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents  Ability to work independently with limited supervision  Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput  Strong organizational and administrative skills  Ability to multi-task  Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills  Drive to exceed personal, team, company goals by holding self & team to high performance standards through servant leadership Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams