General Supervisor - Warehouse Distribution Center

General Motors; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is looking for a General Supervisor for their Warehouse Distribution Center. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring quality control while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and operational management expertise, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities and operational expertise required.
• Commitment to quality assurance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and manage inventory.
• Monitor safety standards and enforce compliance.
• Evaluate team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Inventory Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Swartz Creek Processing Center on a full-time basis.

The Role:
We are seeking a seasoned and driven General Supervisor for our Warehouse Distribution Center to lead daily operations, manage inventory, ensure quality control, and oversee all inbound and outbound shipments. This leadership position plays a critical role in enforcing safety compliance, meeting shipping deadlines, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, operational and inventory management expertise, and a commitment to quality assurance. On-the-job training, professional development, and clear pathways for career advancement will be provided.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
• Foster strong working relationships with employees, union representatives, and the management team.
• Monitor and enforce safety standards and maintain a clean, organized facility.
• Support hiring decisions by participating in candidate selection.
• Track daily productivity and quality metrics to meet customer expectations.
• Champion a culture of safety through consistent enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Evaluate team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Achieve KPI targets by setting clear goals and using available resources to resolve challenges.
• Administer and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
• Lead and direct daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and order processing.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate supervisors and support staff.
• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to boost operational performance and quality.
• Ensure on-time processing and shipment of customer orders.
• Identify and eliminate workflow bottlenecks to meet delivery timelines.
• Partner with the logistics team to streamline shipment processes.