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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
We are seeking an Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily inbound and outbound operations in a warehouse distribution center. You will oversee a represented workforce team, manage inventory, maintain quality standards, and support timely shipments to customers. This role requires rotating between first- and second-shift schedules based on business needs and may include nights and weekends. You will receive on-the-job training and professional development while helping strengthen safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Oversee and guide department operations using standardized processes and methods.
Lead, train, coach, develop, recognize, and evaluate union team members and direct reports.
Monitor inventory, warehouse performance reports, costs, and Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost key performance indicators.
Cultivate a safety culture by implementing and enforcing company safety rules, policies, and applicable industry regulations.
Implement lean principles and identify improvement opportunities through tools such as layered audits.
Achieve quality standards by communicating goals, leveraging available resources, and solving operational problems.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, business partners, peers, and the management team.
Administer company policies consistently and model GM cultural behaviors, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping and maintaining departmental records and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
485439BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3 years of experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
Willingness to work first or second shift, as determined by business needs, and nights or weekends when required.
Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate professionally in written and verbal formats.
Ability to organize work and solve operational problems.
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to learn the business and apply sound judgment when addressing operational issues.
Demonstrated managerial courage, integrity, and ethical behavior.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative environment with peers and union partners.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
City*
Lansing
State*
Michigan
Job_Category
Operations
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
General Motors
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
We are seeking an Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily inbound and outbound operations in a warehouse distribution center. You will oversee a represented workforce team, manage inventory, maintain quality standards, and support timely shipments to customers. This role requires rotating between first- and second-shift schedules based on business needs and may include nights and weekends. You will receive on-the-job training and professional development while helping strengthen safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Oversee and guide department operations using standardized processes and methods.
Lead, train, coach, develop, recognize, and evaluate union team members and direct reports.
Monitor inventory, warehouse performance reports, costs, and Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost key performance indicators.
Cultivate a safety culture by implementing and enforcing company safety rules, policies, and applicable industry regulations.
Implement lean principles and identify improvement opportunities through tools such as layered audits.
Achieve quality standards by communicating goals, leveraging available resources, and solving operational problems.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, business partners, peers, and the management team.
Administer company policies consistently and model GM cultural behaviors, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping and maintaining departmental records and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
485439BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3 years of experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
Willingness to work first or second shift, as determined by business needs, and nights or weekends when required.
Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate professionally in written and verbal formats.
Ability to organize work and solve operational problems.
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to learn the business and apply sound judgment when addressing operational issues.
Demonstrated managerial courage, integrity, and ethical behavior.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative environment with peers and union partners.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
City*
Lansing
State*
Michigan
Job_Category
Operations
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
General Motors