Warehouse Supervisor

Talentify; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor in Pontiac, MI, contract position with shifts 6am-2pm/3pm-11pm. Fully onsite, 2 million sq ft facility, expects overtime ~10 hrs weekly. Pay range $22.00-$27.00/hr; benefits vary by classification.

Responsibilities include supervising hourly staff, enforcing safety, and driving payroll accuracy and process improvements under union guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of warehouse experience required.
• Experience supervising UAW employees.
• Experience with Scan gun systems and WMS.
• Strong people skills for diverse workforce communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and performance maintenance under challenges.
• Experience in direct supervision/management in a union environment.
• Ability to lead process improvements or special projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness.
• Counsel and support hourly employees with their needs and concerns.
• Address performance behaviors; commend positives, discipline negatives.
• Engage workforce for ideas using Quality Network problem-solving.
• Apply Workplace Organization to improve layouts and efficiency.
• Perform daily Timekeeping System updates for payroll accuracy.
• Document problem-solving with A-3 reporting format.
• Conduct daily huddle-up meetings for performance communication.
• Perform weekly safety observation tours and document findings.
• Plan daily workload in advance.
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.
• Ensure contract requirements and shop rules are observed.
• Perform daily SOP audit checks.
• Advance skills via the Individual Development Plan process.
• Keep General Shop Committee updated on pending activities.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Lead & motivate

Union environment

Warehouse management

Shipping & receiving

Kronos

Automotive manufacturing

Parts distribution

Safety procedures

Tools

Scan gun systems

WMS

Timekeeping System

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for meeting business objectives in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness. This role involves counseling and supporting hourly employees, addressing performance behaviors, and engaging the workforce for ideas through the Quality Network problem-solving process. The supervisor will improve layouts and efficiency using the Workplace Organization process, ensure accurate payroll processing, and document problem-solving activities. Daily responsibilities include conducting huddle-up meetings, performing safety observations, planning workloads, supporting shift performance, enforcing shop rules, and advancing skills through the Individual Development Plan process.

Responsibilities

• Meet business objectives regarding safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness.
• Counsel and support hourly employees with their needs and concerns.
• Address performance behaviors, commend positives, and discipline negatives.
• Engage workforce for ideas using the Quality Network problem-solving process.
• Apply Workplace Organization process to improve layouts and efficiency.
• Perform daily Timekeeping System updates for accurate payroll processing.
• Document problem-solving activities using A-3 reporting format.
• Conduct daily huddle-up meetings for business performance communication.
• Perform weekly safety observation tours and document findings.
• Plan daily workload in advance.
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.
• Observe contractual requirements and enforce shop rules.
• Perform daily SOP audit checks.
• Advance skills through the Individual Development Plan process.
• Keep the General Shop Committee apprised of pending activities.

Essential Skills

• Supervisory skills in inventory, logistics, and direct supervision of union employees.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and perform progressive discipline.
• Experience in a union environment and warehouse management.
• Proficiency in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience with kronos, automotive manufacturing, and parts distribution.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of warehouse experience.
• Supervision of UAW employees.
• Experience with Scan gun systems and WMS.
• Strong people skills for communication with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills and performance maintenance under challenges.
• Experience in direct supervision/management in a union environment.
• Ability to lead process improvements or special projects.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter a workplace that emphasizes development and promotion from within. The facility is known for converting contract employees to direct positions and exporting talent across various locations. Employees benefit from a supportive environment focused on career growth.

Work Environment

The position operates within a 2 million sq. ft. facility, with shifts from 6am - 2pm/3pm for the first shift, and 3pm - 11pm for the second shift. Flexibility for shift changes is required for development purposes. Expect approximately 10 hours of overtime weekly. The dress code is business casual, with required PPE provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pontiac, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.