Warehouse Supervisor - Lansing MI

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

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.

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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

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