Warehouse Superintendent

Overview At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move. Job Type: Full time Work Type: On-site In this position… We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn't just a supervisory role; it's a critical leadership position where you'll have the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations. What you’ll do… As a Distribution Superintendent, you are the vital link between strategic goals and daily execution. You'll be leading a dedicated team, fostering an environment where they can do their best work and feel empowered. 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 supervisors who are consistently shaping culture, driving performance, and impacting quality and efficiency within our operations. 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 overseeing of the tracking and reporting of 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 assist your team in eliminating defects and ensuring exceptional product quality. Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships : Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively. 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 supervisor team 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. 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 tim…

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