Superintendent

Lincoln Motor Company; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent in Lakeland, FL to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Parts Distribution Center. You will work closely with the Plant Manager to drive safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery while managing labor, budgets, and external partnerships.

Responsibilities include supervising GSR 6/7 staff, maintaining records, scheduling manpower, upholding UAW contracts, and delivering continuous improvement across all warehouse metrics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in plant or warehouse operations is essential.
• Knowledge of labor relations and unions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Parts Distribution Center.
• Drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Supervise and develop staff; manage shift schedules and overtime.
• Maintain relationships with UAW and ensure contract compliance.
• Collaborate with Regional/Plant Manager to meet performance targets.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

SAP/EWM knowledge

Data interpretation

Continuous improvement mindset

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

EWM

MS Office

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 matter.

What you'll do...

The primary role of a Warehouse Superintendent is to oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center. Superintendent is expected to work closely with Plant Manager to ensure the following:

Responsible for managing all operations:

• Inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance

• Responsible for delivering objectives including but not limited to:

• 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 and local contracts.

• Supervision/training of GSR 6/7 staff and supervisors, overall building organization and cleanliness, grievance resolution, willingness to work ALL shifts as required.

• Cover crews in supervisor's absence.

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

• Prepare/maintain work related records as needed.

• Schedule manpower (including overtime and vacation).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work in close alignment with the Regional Manager and Plant Manager to drive the consistent and timely execution of warehouse tasks and performance metrics.

• Effectively manage warehouse deadlines and timelines, demonstrating adaptability in the face of planned and unplanned complexities.

• Including operational business plans, manage depot budgets, inventory management, facility management, and liaison for all external partners.

• Supervise and develop material control supervisors. Responsible for managing all operations including but not limited to inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance, UAW relationships, and transportation personnel.

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

• Deliver objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, absenteeism, inventory accuracy and cost.

• Responsible for all operations metrics including lost time incidents, error rate, denials, inbound cycle time, inventory accuracy, grid times, and on-time delivery.

• Maintain a consistent and positive working relationship with UAW employees and committee, including fair and consistent employee accountability, vacation scheduling and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Other Information: The operation hours are 10:30am - 8:30pm, with overtime as

• applicable.

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

• This is an onsite position that will require shift flexibility including the ability to work all hours, including nights, weekends and holidays at Lakeland HVC. There is no hybrid option for this position.

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3-5 years of experience within a plant or warehouse environment

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must have demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees (Hourly & Salaried)

• Working knowledge of Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access etc.)

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current systems (SAP/EWM)

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

• Goal oriented and continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on quality and reduced costs

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Minimum 1 year leadership experience preferred

• Minimum 3 years operational/distribution experience preferred

• Minimum 3 years working with the UAW/Teamster workforce and contract

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 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.