Superintendent

Ford Motor Company

Ford Warehouse Superintendent overseeing Parts Distribution Center operations. Managing distribution performance, personnel, inventory, safety, quality, and costs.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeWindsor • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and operational management skills within a Parts Distribution Center, focusing on continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and effective team supervision. Proficient in managing warehouse systems and maintaining positive relationships with union employees while ensuring accountability and meeting performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceOperational ManagementWarehouse Systems KnowledgeUAW/Teamster Workforce ExperienceContinuous Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Operational Distribution ExperienceInventory ManagementData InterpretationPerformance Metrics ManagementQuality ControlCost Reduction StrategiesClaims ProcessingBuilding MaintenanceEmployee AccountabilityGoal Orientation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Organizational SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Motivate EmployeesAdaptability to ComplexitiesRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Windows ProgramsExcelWordPowerPointAccessEWMSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Parts Distribution CenterWarehouse OperationsCollective Bargaining AgreementUAW RelationshipsManufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the day-to-day operation of a Parts Distribution Center
Work closely with the Building Manager to execute warehouse tasks and performance metrics consistently and on time
Manage warehouse deadlines and timelines, adapting to planned and unplanned complexities
Manage operational business plans, depot budgets, inventory, facilities, and external partner relationships
Supervise and develop material control supervisors
Manage inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance, UAW relationships, and transportation personnel
Lead quality continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance
Deliver objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, absenteeism, inventory accuracy, and cost
Manage operations metrics including lost time incidents, error rate, denials, inbound cycle time, inventory accuracy, grid times, and on-time delivery
Maintain positive working relationships with UAW employees and committee, including employee accountability, vacation scheduling, and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees
Minimum 3 year leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years operational/distribution experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate hourly and salaried employees
Working knowledge of Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Knowledge of warehouse systems (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
Minimum 3 years working with the UAW/Teamster workforce and contract
Knowledge of warehouse systems (SAP)
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time