Description
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift This position supervises a team of union-represented employees, or a 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. In this role, you will motivate direct reports and business partners through effective communication, training, coaching, development, recognition, and supervision. You will demonstrate expertise with your knowledge of the processes your team is required to perform and ensure your team members are effectively performing job responsibilities utilizing standardized methods.
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What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- 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 demonstrates the highest level of integrity at all times
- Maintains good working relationships and communicates with employees, union representatives, and management team
- Evaluates team performance, and promotes continuous improvement
- Achieves quality standards by communicating goals and identifying resourceful ways to solve problems
- Understands and consistently administers collective bargaining agreements and company policies
- Completes administrative tasks such as timekeeping, and maintains departmental records and reports
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervision and Leadership:
- Oversee and guide department operations.
- Lead, train, and evaluate a team of union team members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative environment between peers and union partners.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd as determined by business needs
- 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 job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications)
- Previous supervisory experience in a union environment
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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