Supv Field Operations

Consumers Energy•Multiple Locations, MI

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring five Supervisors Field Operations to lead 24/7 operational teams of Union and/or Non-Exempt employees supporting supply chain operations across multiple locations. Responsibilities span warehouse operations, materials management, inventory control, logistics, and distribution. The supervisor is accountable for team performance, safety, customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, using servant leadership, Lean principles, and waste elimination practices to foster trust, accountability, safety, and diversity of thought. The role oversees the movement and management of materials to support inventory accuracy, material availability, efficient warehouse operations, and coordination with Supply Chain, Procurement, suppliers, and business partners. Candidates may be based at a service center in one of these territories: Traverse City or Cadillac; Midland or Bay City; Kalamazoo or Battle Creek; Grand Rapids; or Jackson. Candidates may also be considered from other areas if they can effectively support the assigned territory. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance of the assigned service center or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available to those who qualify. This position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN visas, and cannot hire individuals using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. The position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field and two or more years of relevant experience; OR an associate degree and four or more years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma/GED and six or more years of relevant experience.
Leadership acumen.
Knowledge of materials management and inventory control.
Knowledge of supply chain operations management and warehouse and logistics operations.
Knowledge of procurement and supplier relationship management.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of SAP and supply chain processes.
Knowledge of inventory planning and forecasting.
Change management skills.
Operational excellence skills.
Project and resource planning skills.
Contract and vendor management skills.
Budget and cost management skills.
Labor relations and workforce leadership skills.
Relationship-building skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan and delegate work effectively.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize multiple workstreams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analytics.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Union and Non-Union employees responsible for fleet, facilities, supply chain, warehouse, logistics, and materials management operations across multiple locations.
Oversee daily operational activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery.
Ensure compliance with HR-related requirements, including training, licensing, CDL compliance, forklift certification, OSHA requirements, attendance management, and medical qualifications.
Ensure inventory transactions, material movements, and warehouse processes are accurately documented and maintained to support SOX compliance, financial controls, and inventory accuracy.
Lead warehouse, storeroom, and materials distribution operations, including receiving, storage, staging, shipping, delivery coordination, and inventory management.
Oversee ordering, scheduling, delivery, allocation, and management of materials needed for operational work and capital projects.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, suppliers, Engineering, and business partners on inventory management, procurement, forecasting, and operational planning.
Monitor inventory availability and material status, coordinating allocation and reallocation as business priorities change.
Escalate critical material shortages, long lead-time constraints, and special material requirements to prevent impacts to customer commitments and project schedules.
Support procurement activities, including vendor engagement, contract compliance, supplier performance management, and participation in sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and RFIs.
Provide project updates, operational performance metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders, managers, and senior leadership.
Participate in Daily Operating Reviews, T-minus planning meetings, continuous improvement events, and business performance reviews.
Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, process standardization, and operational efficiency improvements.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements and operational expectations.
Oversee inventory optimization, including cycle count performance, materials forecasting, inventory accuracy, and warehouse utilization.
Drive Lean initiatives through problem solving, go-sees, root cause analysis, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Plan, organize, and control resources and processes to achieve operational objectives while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Lead labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance handling, workforce planning, and relationships with represented employees and labor organizations.
Develop employee capabilities through coaching, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for safety, customer service, inventory accuracy, logistics performance, productivity, quality, and cost management.
Provide technical guidance, operational leadership, and support to direct reports while adapting priorities and resources to changing business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.