Onsite Warehouse Operations Supervisor

VetJobs; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Burton, Michigan, is seeking a General Supervisor to lead a warehouse processing center on-site. You will direct daily operations, coach staff, and ensure safe, accurate shipments while collaborating with unions and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes process discipline, continuous improvement, and strong judging ability to manage risks and performance trends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years leading warehouse, distribution, or processing-center operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse execution, inventory control, shipping/receiving.
• Ability to work with union representatives and cross-functional partners.
• Flexibility for nonstandard schedules and shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations for the assigned shift aligning staffing, material flow, equipment and priorities.
• Coach and develop salaried and hourly employees, provide feedback and address performance concerns.
• Maintain safety culture by enforcing rules and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, and shipment performance; implement countermeasures.
• Ensure accurate customer shipments delivered on schedule and communicate risks to leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain performance and adherence to policies.
• Participate in staffing, onboarding, training, and succession development.
• Apply structured problem solving to reduce variation and improve process stability.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Logistics & distribution

Union cooperation

Nonstandard schedule

Performance tracking

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Automation equipment

Job description

General Motors in Burton, Michigan, is seeking a General Supervisor to lead a warehouse processing center on-site. You will direct daily operations, coach staff, and ensure safe, accurate shipments while collaborating with unions and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes process discipline, continuous improvement, and strong judging ability to manage risks and performance trends in a fast-paced environment.