Job Description

About GM

Theres never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision wont happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

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.

* 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 GMs 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.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

* Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

* Experience supervising employees in a union environment.

* Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedure.

* Knowledge of basic math.

* High level oral and written communication skills.

* Knowledge of basic technology of area where assigned.

* High level analytical ability where problems are complex.

* High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, motivate employees and elicit work output.

* Ability to work any shift as dictated by the business

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.