Warehouse Supervisor - Lansing MI

VetJobs•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily inbound and outbound operations in a warehouse distribution center. You will oversee a represented workforce team, manage inventory, maintain quality standards, and support timely shipments to customers. This role requires rotating between first- and second-shift schedules based on business needs and may include nights and weekends. You will receive on-the-job training and professional development while helping strengthen safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
Willingness to work first or second shift, as determined by business needs, and nights or weekends when required.
Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate professionally in written and verbal formats.
Ability to organize work and solve operational problems.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to learn the business and apply sound judgment when addressing operational issues.
Demonstrated managerial courage, integrity, and ethical behavior.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative environment with peers and union partners.

Responsibilities

Oversee and guide department operations using standardized processes and methods.
Lead, train, coach, develop, recognize, and evaluate union team members and direct reports.
Monitor inventory, warehouse performance reports, costs, and Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost key performance indicators.
Cultivate a safety culture by implementing and enforcing company safety rules, policies, and applicable industry regulations.
Implement lean principles and identify improvement opportunities through tools such as layered audits.
Achieve quality standards by communicating goals, leveraging available resources, and solving operational problems.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, business partners, peers, and the management team.
Administer company policies consistently and model GM cultural behaviors, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping and maintaining departmental records and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.