MPL Supervisor

Ford-Motor-Company; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Woodhaven, MI is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth material flow from receiving to delivery while supporting Ford Production System and lean practices.

The role emphasizes coaching and developing Team Leaders and hourly staff, maintaining safety, quality, and productivity, and using data to drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with unionized hourly workforce and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily material handling operations from receiving to delivery of finished products.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity through standardized work and continuous improvement.
• Coach Team Leaders and Team Members to build capability and accountability.
• Monitor data, attendance, and performance to continuously reduce downtime and defects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Awareness

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

Union Experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this position ....

MH supervisor for MPL is responsible for coaching safety, quality, and productivity by following standardized work processes. Key duties include monitoring andon occurrences and acting as a secondary first responder, verifying safe and smooth line operations through Process Confirmation, and supporting continuous improvement by coaching problem resolution at the lowest level. The role involves communication, recognition, and building capabilities among Team Leaders and Team Members to foster a productive work environment. Administrative tasks related to supervisory responsibilities and documentation are also part of the position.

What you'll do...

As a Material Handling Supervisor, you are a critical responsibility, including managing daily functions for the facility and department, ensuring proper material flow from receiving to delivery of finished products, and allocating resources effectively to cover material handling duties. The Supervisor supports the Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices and leads unionized hourly personnel. The role also involves ensuring the flawless introduction of new parts to production via proactive planning and cross-functional communication, implementing the Engineering Change Process, and identifying and correcting data gaps in the Common Material Management System. In addition, synchronizing transportation of end items through the transportation network to our customers flawlessly without interruptions.

Safety First: Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance

Driving Operational Excellence: Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets. You will take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.

Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency. You will apply for a 'Bias for Action,' promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.

Team Leadership & Development: Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.

Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations. You will build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with your team and all partners, including suppliers and union representatives, through transparent communication and a willingness to listen, fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Accountability & Fairness: Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards. You will ensure accountability, play fair, and meet conflict with decisive action.

Collaboration: Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders. You will be a partner with team members, the union, and management to continuously improve everything.

You'll have ...

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience:
  • Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
  • 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
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree in fields such as industrial operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Management.
• Desired experience includes body shop, stamping, subassembly, manufacturing assembly, or machining.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, safety and MP&L experience, constraint management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) are also preferred.

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, 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 and ranges from $72,480-$121,440.

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.

#LI-Onsite

#LI-SB7