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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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Our **Marketing, Sales & Service** organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

In this position...

The Material Control Supervisor is responsible for leading a team within a Parts Distribution Center, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and accurate inventory management. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day activities of a UAW-represented workforce engaged in receiving, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping processes.

The supervisor is critical to meeting key performance objectives and maintaining positive relationships with the team and other stakeholders. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring significant flexibility. The role demands the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and most holidays. Overtime may be required and is eligible for pay in accordance with company policy (including holiday overtime). There is no option for remote or hybrid work for this position.

What you'll do...

+ Lead, coach, and direct a team of UAW-represented employees across various warehouse functions including Receiving, Packaging, Replenishment, Picking, and Shipping.

+ Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team and operational performance.

+ Ensure accurate recording and reporting of employee time worked and absences in accordance with company policy and collective bargaining agreements.

+ Drive the achievement of critical operational objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, and Absenteeism within established timelines.

+ Engage proactively with key stakeholders, including suppliers, LTL carriers, and DDS carriers to support objective delivery.

+ Foster and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring fair and consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

+ Effectively manage personal behaviors and hold the hourly workforce accountable to established processes and standards.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.

+ Minimum of 1 year of work experience in positions similar to warehouse, distribution, or production operations.

+ Demonstrated willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and afternoon/night shifts with varying start times.

+ Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

+ Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time at the Kansas City HVC location in Shawnee, KS.

+ Proven ability to actively listen, collaborate effectively with others, and problem-solve.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and composure, especially in challenging or high-pressure situations.

+ Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree.

+ Prior experience as a warehouse supervisor.

+ Experience working in a UAW or other unionized environment.

+ Experience in warehouse, distribution, or production operations.

+ Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferably SAP/EWM.

+ Knowledge of payroll systems.

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 childcare 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 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

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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**Requisition ID** : 52609