Operations Supervisor

General Motors
Swartz Creek, MI

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
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 may also include supervising a small team of union-represented employees.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities) :

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

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.

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.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications):

Previous supervisory experience in a union environment

3-5 years' experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment

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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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Posted 2026-02-19

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