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 GED1+ years of supervisory in a Material Planning and Logistic manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility 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 customersHighly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindsetCreate a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policiesAdminister the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectivelyValues different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others 

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor’s degree in, Operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain ManagementSafety and MPL experience Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certifiedKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles Prior experience managing a unionized workforce Ability to multitaskAbility to work independentlySuccessful 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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid 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 requirementsEnsure 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 partsProvide 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 leadershipBuild strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams