Warehouse Supervisor

Ford Motor Company; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a manager for the Leduc Parts Distribution Centre. This role involves leading unionized personnel, ensuring quality and safety in operations, and optimizing productivity. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Operations or Logistics and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position requires flexibility with shifts and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience in managing unionized workforce and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel.
• Oversee daily material handling functions for effective parts flow.
• Implement engineering change processes effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Completion of Post-Secondary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Leduc Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) is one of three Canadian PDCs that receives and distributes thousands of automotive service parts to our dealers across Canada, and is an integral part of the Ford Motor Company organization.

This position will support Outbound Operations & On-time Customer Delivery.

Work Location: Leduc, ON

Shift: Afternoon-shift (12:30pm-9:00pm)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Completion of Post-Secondary
• Experience:
• Currently – the opening is afternoon shift; ability to work any shift, including rotating shifts and weekends, is required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes related to safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrate leadership in Ford Truths behaviors, along with excellent interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Management
• Experience:
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Safety and MP&L experience preferred
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Apply your proven skills with an industry-leading organization. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation needs.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada does not sponsor work permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel:
• Carry out company policies in work expectations, discipline, training, and personnel administration
• Deliver objectives related to safety, cleanliness, quality, cost, and productivity
• Foster positive relationships with UNIFOR employees and leadership, ensuring fair administration of the contract
• Facilitate crew meetings
• Calculate daily labor requirements to optimize manpower, including overtime and vacation
• Coach on safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Create a positive work environment for employees
• Support continuous improvement and problem resolution at the lowest levels
• Build employee capabilities and foster communication and recognition

Oversee daily material handling functions to ensure proper flow from receiving to delivery

Support resource allocation to cover material handling responsibilities

Ensure seamless parts flow through proactive planning and communication

Implement engineering change processes effectively

Identify data gaps and take corrective actions