Sheet Metal Operations Leader

Ford; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Lead Sheet Metal Supervisor to guide a skilled hourly team in an onsite setting. You will manage receipt, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping while driving safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.

Lead with a servant mindset, develop your team, and use data-driven insights to reduce downtime and defects. The role demands strong communication and adaptability across rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in 3–7+ years supervisory, manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• Knowledge of SAP/EWM to manage systems and processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for receiving, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping; meet Cost, Quality, Safety, Delivery, Maintenance, and People objectives.
• Act as a champion of workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Direct a team across warehouse functions to ensure high-quality products and timely production targets.
• Apply a Bias for Action to address safety and quality issues and improve processes.
• Develop a high-performing team through servant leadership and growth opportunities.
• Utilize data to reduce downtime and defects, tracking attendance and transforming data into insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Shift flexibility

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP/EWM

Job description

Ford is seeking a Lead Sheet Metal Supervisor to guide a skilled hourly team in an onsite setting. You will manage receipt, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping while driving safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.

Lead with a servant mindset, develop your team, and use data-driven insights to reduce downtime and defects. The role demands strong communication and adaptability across rotating shifts.