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Operations Supervisor

AT General Motors
General Motors

Operations Supervisor

Ypsilanti, MI

Description

  • ONSITE - Position require s an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.

    Assists in ensuring success of departmental function in a warehouse processing center or distribution center, to provide accurate and timely shipments to customers. Leads and solves problems within the limits of general standards and practices, with some direct guidance from General Supervisor. Position includes supervising a small team of union-represented employees

    • Demonstrates expertise in knowledge of the processes required to perform, and ensures they are effectively performing job responsibilities utilizing standardized methods
    • Motivates direct reports and/or business partners through effective communication, training, coaching, development, and recognition
    • Identifies opportunities for improvement using tools such as layered audits
    • Achieves Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost key performance indicators
    • Cultivates a safety culture, and implements and enforces workplace safety rules and policies
    • Implements GMS and lean principles
    • Models GM's cultural behaviors and always demonstrates the highest level of integrity
    • Maintains good working relationships and communicates with employees, union representatives, and management team
    • May evaluate team performance, and promotes continuous improvement
    • Achieves quality standards by communicating goals and leveraging resources to solve problems
    • Understands and consistently administers company policies
    • Completes administrative tasks such as timekeeping, and maintain departmental records and reports
    • Performs all other duties as assigned
    • Trains, develops and evaluates employees.
    • Keeps abreast of parts distribution center/materials warehouse performance reports and costs

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Additional Description

  • Required Qualifications

    • Strong interest in Continuous Development and Training
    • Knowledge of basic math
    • Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams)
    • High level oral and written communication skills
    • High level analytical ability where problems are complex
    • High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, motivate employees and elicit work output
    • Ability to work any shift as dictated by the business
    • Must be willing to work overtime (including weekends as needed)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
    • Experience supervising employees in a union environment
    • Experience supervising employees in a warehousing/ manufacturing/ distribution environment
    • Knowledge of warehousing/manufacturing /distribution processes and procedure
    • Knowledge of basic technology in area assigned
    • GMS knowledge and execution experience
    • Problem-resolution/Labor Relations experience
    • WMS and/or Inventory Management software experience

    Desired Attributes:

    • GM Cultural Behaviors: Be Inclusive, Think Customer, Innovate Now, Look Ahead, One Team, Be Bold, It's on Me and Win with Integrity.
    • Integral: Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
    • Effective Communication: Clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals and teams in a manner that engages them and helps them understand and retain the message.
    • Resilient: Adaptable and able to handle stress and challenges.
    • Detail-Oriented: Attentive to details and accuracy.
    • Student of the Business: Continuously learning and improving.
    • Tech Savvy: Proficient with technology and inventory management systems.
    • Ambitious: Driven and motivated to achieve goals.
    • Team Player: Works well with others and fosters a collaborative environment.
    • Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates potential issues and implements solutions before they escalate.
    • Commitment to Excellent: Sets high performance standards and strives for continuous improvements in all aspects of work.
    • Passionate: Enthusiastic about the automotive industry.
    • Timely: Manages time effectively and meets deadlines.
    • Managerial Courage: Wiling to take difficult stands, provide direct and actionable feedback, and make tough decisions in the best interest of the team and company

    GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202420530
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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