Material Control Supervisor

Ford Motor Company; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Material Control Supervisor in Shawnee, KS. You will lead a warehouse team, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. This role requires flexibility with shifts and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your work-life balance and career growth.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year leadership experience.
• Must be flexible with start times and willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center.
• Lead a team responsible for Receiving, Packaging, Replenishment, Picking, and Shipping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Material Control Supervisor

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?

In this position...

As a Material Control Supervisor, you will lead a warehouse team, ensuring safety protocols are followed, inventory is accurately tracked, and orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. This is an onsite position that will require flexibility including the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends and most holidays. Eligible for overtime pay when working holidays. There is no hybrid option for this position.

What you'll do...

The primary role of a Material Control Supervisor is to oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Lead a represented team responsible for Receiving, Packaging, Replenishment, Picking, and Shipping.
2. Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Absenteeism.
3. Engage with key stakeholders including suppliers to deliver key objectives.
4. Maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders, including fair and consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
5. The ability to manage behaviors and accountability in process, in yourself and the hourly workforce.

You'll have...

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in similar positions.
• Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and afternoon shifts with varying hours.
• Must be flexible with start times, also willing and able to work overtime.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time, in the Kansas City HVC. (Shawnee, KS)
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, collaborate and problem solve with stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and pressure-filled situations.
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior Warehouse supervisor experience.
• Experience working in a UAW environment.
• Experience in warehouse/distribution/production operations.
• Knowledge of WMS - Warehouse Management Systems, 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!

Benefits and Additional Information

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 classified as a salary grade 6. For more information on salary and benefits, visit https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at hire. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations related to disability during the application process, call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KJ1