Description
This position leads all operations of a warehouse processing center or
distribution center. Exercises a substantial amount of creativity, perception,
and initiative, with significant latitude for independent judgment and action.
Manages salaried and hourly employees over multiple shifts. Has immediate
responsibility over management team, as well as indirect responsibilities
overseeing support functions and third-party service providers.
Manages day to day operations at the facility. Models GM's cultural behaviors
and demonstrates the highest level of integrity at all times.
Coordinates activities of all plant departments and functional areas
reporting to the plant manager
Oversight of multiple functional diverse groups (directly and
indirectly) totaling up to 600 personnel
Achieves Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental
metrics
Achieves budget goals
Leads GMS activities across the plant, and teaches team about GMS
operating requirements (Lean Manufacturing Philosophies)
Works closely with other departments within and outside of the warehousing
and distribution team
Participates in the selection of new employees
Trains, develops, and evaluates employees
Constantly works to improve the “Workplace of Choice” environment
Maintains strong relationships with other plants and external customers
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures
Upholds GM's vision, values, and cultural behaviors
Performs all other duties as assigned
Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift as dictated by business
Ability to deal with ambiguity while maintaining effectiveness in a
dynamic environment
Understands and consistently administers collective bargaining agreements
and company policies
Required Leadership Skills:
Look Ahead: Must have a clear vision for the future and be able to
communicate it effectively to their team. Need to be customer centric,
able to set goals and expectations, provide meaningful feedback, conscious
of culture and its impact on performance, and create a positive work
environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
Winning With Integrity: Have strong ethical values that is unwavering
and act with integrity at all times. This means being honest, transparent,
and trustworthy.
Resilience: be able to bounce back from setbacks and failures and
maintain their focus and determination in the face of challenges. Not
afraid to fail forward.
Agile: Must be able to respond quickly to unexpected challenges and be
willing to adjust plans as needed. Ability to pivot and adjust to
fluctuating business/customer demands
Decisiveness: Must be able to make tough decisions quickly and
confidently based on the available information and expertise.
Creativity / Innovate Now: Must be able to think outside the box and
come up with innovative solutions to age old complex problems.
Emotional intelligence/Self Awareness: Must be able to understand and
manage their own emotions, as well as those of their team members. Must be
able to motivate and inspire their team and build strong internal/external
relationships (Connections) based on trust and respect.
Transparent: Must be open and honest with their team, create a sense
of trust and transparency that fosters collaboration and encourages
innovation.
Accountable/It's on Me: Takes responsibility for their actions and
decisions and holds themselves and others accountable for meeting agreed-
upon goals and objectives.
Passionate: must be an assertive “Go Getter.” Not afraid to run
towards a problem and tackle it head on.
Excellent oral and written communication skills that involves
understanding the audience; getting the message across; presenting
information effectively; and communicating openly
Additional Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree/Master's Degree preferred
Demonstration of Strong GM Cultural Beliefs
Strong leadership skills
Strong Problem-Solving skill
Labor Relations experience
GMS knowledge and execution experience (Lean Manufacturing Philosophies)
7 + years' experience with leading people within the Warehousing &
Distribution sector
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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work
Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides
employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on
achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every
employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to
feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age,
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is
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