Supply Chain Group Leader

Aerotek • Grand Rapids, MI • 10h ago

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Group Leader , you will have supervisory responsibilities for a medium/large group of employees in supply chain operations. The candidate will be responsible for the implementation and execution of business processes in supply chain to support vehicle operations, as well as foster an atmosphere of teamwork through effective communication, training, coaching, and development. This position provides a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally to support Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost and Environment (SPQRC).

Key Deliverables / Job Elements:

Supervise medium/large team in supply chain operations in vehicle manufacturing plant.

Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.

Responsible for ensuring proper training, development and evaluation of hourly team members to promote highly effective teams.

Lead Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes and serve as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas. Maintain a good working relationship and communicate with employees, union representatives, and management team.

Understand and consistently administer collective bargaining agreements and company policies.

Model GM's cultural behaviors and demonstrate the highest level of integrity at all times. Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost key performance indicators supporting the BPD.

Cultivate a safety culture, and implement and enforce workplace safety rules and policies, including ergonomics, health and safety, and good housekeeping.

Complete administrative tasks such as timekeeping and maintains departmental records and reports.

Meet production cost schedules by supporting Production's ability to 'Build in Station."

Maintain delivery methods for all operational material systems.

Utilize appropriate inventory controls and follow up.

Coordinate operational changes with Production.

Manage scrap appropriately and timely.

Identify opportunities for improvement using tools such as layered audits. Resolve issues working cross-functionally to closure. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

supervision, production, inventory, Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, problem solving, uaw

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

Effective communication, both oral and written.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in waste elimination.

Foundational knowledge of GMS / Lean Manufacturing. Flexibility for shift work (first, second, third) and frequent weekends.

Proficient in Microsoft (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supervising employees in a union environment.

Experience supervising supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment (Body, GA, or equivalent).

Knowledge of manufacturing / supply chain processes and procedures.

Experience and knowledge of supply chain systems (MGO, GEPICS, etc.).

Educations Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering (preferred) or equivalent work experience

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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