Lead Sheet Metal Supervisor

Ford Motor Company · Romulus, MI · $86,600-$144,900 · onsite We are seeking a Lead Sheet Metal Supervisor to join our team at Ford Motor Company in Romulus, MI. As a Lead Sheet Metal Supervisor, you will lead a skilled team, ensuring safety protocols are rigorously followed, inventory is accurately managed, and orders are fulfilled efficiently and on time. You will be at the heart of our day-to-day operations, driving performance and fostering a positive work environment. Responsibilities: Lead a team responsible for receiving, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Delivery, Maintenance, and People Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance Lead and direct a team of employees across various warehouse functions, ensuring the team consistently ships high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency Apply a "Bias for Action" mindset, promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating your team to achieve shared goals Utilize data and insights to drive downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively Champion accountability, managing both your own performance and that of the hourly workforce regarding processes and standards Actively listen to and value the perspectives of all team members and other department stakeholders Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current systems (SAP/EWM) Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees Benefits: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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