Warehouse Operations Supervisor - Union Experience & Lean

VetJobs; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Lansing, MI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily inbound and outbound operations in a warehouse distribution center on-site. You will oversee a represented workforce, manage inventory, and support timely shipments, with shifts rotating between first and second shift, including nights and weekends.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to company policies, requiring a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years supervising teams, and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

High School/GED

Job description

VetJobs in Lansing, MI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily inbound and outbound operations in a warehouse distribution center on-site. You will oversee a represented workforce, manage inventory, and support timely shipments, with shifts rotating between first and second shift, including nights and weekends.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to company policies, requiring a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years supervising teams, and