Job Description:
This is a 2nd shift position. We are seeking an Operations Supervisor in the warehouse distribution center to oversee daily operations, manage our represented workforce team, manage inventory, ensure quality control, and supervise the receiving of inbound shipments. This team member must be able to rotate into first and second shift, given the business needs. This leadership role requires ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining the timeliness of shipments to our customers. The ideal candidate for this entry level position is professional, has managerial courage, willing to learn the business, a problem solver, and demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior. Within this role the Operations Supervisor position is a leadership role that will be supported with on-the-job training, professional development and opportunities for career growth.
This group services 450+ dealers and this person will be the bulk dock supervisor and will oversee a team of about 20 employees
Overpack area with smaller parts that is shipped off directly to the dealership and then there is a bulk area with larger pieces
Responsibilities:
Checking, validating hazardous material being shipped meets requirements.
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
May completes administrative tasks such as timekeeping, and maintain departmental records and reports
Performs all other duties as assigned
Trains, develops and evaluates employee.
Keeps abreast of parts distribution center/materials warehouse performance reports and costs
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
3-5 years' experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment
Must be willing to work overtime (including weekends as needed).
Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data.
Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
This group services 450+ dealers and this person will be the bulk dock supervisor and will oversee a team of about 20 employees
Overpack area with smaller parts that is shipped off directly to the dealership and then there is a bulk area with larger pieces
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous supervisory experience in a union environment
Union experience is a plus and not a dealbreaker
High chance of conversion
Automotive experience a plus and not required
Bachelor's degree is a plus and not required
Prior management experience is a plus
Software: WMS exp is a plus/any inventory software /MS office exp is needed
Military experience is a plus