Production Supervisor - Material Handling, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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 matters.Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will • use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry. This role oversees end to end material handling from receiving docks to point of use, including storage, line feeding, shipping/receiving SAP transactions, hazmat and scrap management, and utilization of AGVs and PMHVs. It supports Ford Production System deployment, participates in SAP MRP development and launch phases, and maintains accurate inventory through strong warehouse management, 5S, and site identification. The position ensures timely, error free customer delivery, manages safety and cost optimization within the warehouse, and drives policy deployment through clear objectives and accountability. Additional responsibilities include SQDCPME performance reviews, budget control, and continuous process improvements that may require updates to equipment, resources, or facility layouts. What You'll Do End-to-End Material Handling: Direct and control the management of production and non-production materials from receiving docks through storage, line feeding, to the point of use, and ultimately to the customer. This includes shipping/receiving SAP transactions, material disposition, Hazmat handling, scrap removal, and efficient use of AGV and PMHV (Powered Material Handling Vehicle). Ford Production System (FPS) Support: Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices. ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP. Inventory Management: Establish reasonable and efficient storage mechanisms, including 5S/site identification to meet requirements, ensuring inventory and document management targets are 100% accurate. On-Time Delivery: Ensure accurate and timely delivery to customers, with zero external customer complaints due to delivery errors. Warehouse Management: Oversee warehouse integrity, safety, delivery optimization, and cost optimization. Plan material requirements according to production line needs. Policy Deployment: Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and accountability. Performance Monitoring: Conduct departmental reviews, assessing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (SQDCPME). Cost Control: Maintain the departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts. Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes to improve material handling operations, potentially involving modifications to plant equipment, resources, or facilities. You'll Have High School Diploma At least 3 years' warehouse management experience in large manufacturing enterprises. Material handling and warehouse team management experience. Proficient in using office software, familiar with MRP, ERP, or SAP systems. Proficient in AGV and PMHV (Powered Material Handling Vehicle) Excellent data analysis ability. Even better, you may have Associates' or Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering, management science and engineering related field. At least 5 years' experience in large manufacturing enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive and other industries). Knowledge and skills: Familiar with the operation process of manufacturing enterprise warehouse, with the ability of quality management, process optimization and overall organization. Proficient in ERP software such as SAP, Office software, excellent document writing ability. 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!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 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. 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.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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-.

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