Material Control Supervisor

Lincoln Motor Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor to oversee portions of the operation, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise GSR 6 supervisors, apply Ford-UAW contracts, and drive continuous improvement across the building.

The role requires rotating shifts (6:00 AM–1:30 AM), overtime, and possible weekend work, with a salary grade 6 and a range of $74,300–$124,500.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interpret data and make decisions independently.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset and leadership.
• Good organizational skills and accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

• Cover crews in supervisor's absence.
• Attend and document crew meetings; maintain records.
• Schedule workforce including overtime and vacations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for best-in-class performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers based on releases.
• Rotate hours and possibly work weekends; meet shipping deadlines.

Skills

Self-Starter

Oral & written communication

Data interpretation

Packaging systems knowledge

SAP/EWM familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

EWM

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do…

Material Handling Supervisor oversees parts of the operation while driving safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. The role combines workforce leadership, operational accountability, and contract-aware supervision.

Accurate Application of the Ford-UAW National and Local Contracts, Direct Supervision/training of GSR 6 supervisors. Overall Building Organization and Cleanliness, Grievance Resolution, Supervision mentoring and Willingness to Work ALL shifts as required.

Responsibilities:

• Cover crews in supervisor's absence

• Attend, facilitate, and submit proper documentation for crew meetings

• Prepare/maintain work related records as needed

• Schedule workforce (including overtime and vacation)

• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best in class performance

• Coordinate with consumable suppliers based on releases

• Responsibilities include supervising, scheduling overtime and vacation, covering absent supervisors, maintaining records, resolving grievances, supporting environmental health and safety responsibilities, and coordinating suppliers.

• The position requires rotating hours, work between 6:00 AM and 1:30 AM, possible weekends, overtime, and dependable performance under pressure to meet dealer shipping deadlines. 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

You'll have…

• High school diploma or GED

• Self-Starter

• Knowledge or ability to learn current systems (SAP/EWM) Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge in VAS or similar packaging systems

• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently

• Goal oriented individual

• Have Continuous Improvement mind set

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to demand accountability from all employees

• Other Information: Must be able to work outside of traditional work hours.

• Current operational hours are from 6:00 AM until 1:30 AM (willing to work rotating work hours when required)

• Some weekends might be required

• Must have the ability to work overtime/adjust schedule as required, as the business dictates.

• Proven dependability record and successful team-oriented experience.

• Must have ability and experience to work in a fast paced environment and work under pressure to meet and/or exceed dealer shipping deadlines.

Even better, you may have…

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• Warehouse experience preferred

• Previous UAW supervisory experience preferred

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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

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.

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. 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.