Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Job Description
The Warehouse Supervisor leads a fast-paced distribution operation, ensuring the department consistently meets safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness objectives. This role oversees a team of hourly employees, primarily in a union environment, and is responsible for daily workflow planning, performance management, problem solving, and continuous improvement of warehouse processes. The supervisor actively promotes a safe, organized, and efficient workplace while supporting employee development and maintaining strong communication across shifts.
Responsibilities
Lead daily warehouse operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness goals.
Provide direct supervision to hourly employees, including union team members, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and shop rules.
Counsel and support employees by addressing needs and concerns in a professional and empathetic manner.
Manage performance behaviors by recognizing and reinforcing positive performance and addressing negative performance through progressive discipline, including verbal counseling, written documentation, and, when necessary, termination.
Use structured problem-solving processes, including the Quality Network problem-solving process and A-3 reporting format, to identify, document, and resolve operational issues.
Engage the workforce to gather ideas and suggestions that improve processes, safety, and overall performance.
Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) principles to enhance warehouse layouts, workflow, and operational efficiency.
Perform daily updates in the Timekeeping System (TKS) to ensure accurate payroll data and time records.
Conduct daily huddle meetings to communicate business performance, share key metrics, and facilitate two-way communication with employees.
Perform and document weekly safety observation tours to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and support a strong safety culture.
Plan daily workload in advance, including staffing, equipment allocation, and task assignments, to ensure smooth shift operations.
Support colleagues and other supervisors to optimize performance across both shifts and maintain consistent operational standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements at both the national and local levels.
Enforce shop rules consistently and fairly while maintaining positive working relationships with employees.
Perform daily Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) audit checks to verify adherence to established processes and identify areas for improvement.
Advance personal leadership and technical skills through the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.
Keep relevant internal committees or stakeholders informed of pending activities, changes, or issues within the department.
Oversee warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving, inventory management, and logistics coordination using RF scanners and other warehouse systems.
Supervise shipping operations that include handling GM factory OEM transmissions, related components, and wheels, ensuring accurate and timely shipment to distribution centers, dealers, auto parts stores, and e-commerce customers.
Lead process improvement initiatives or special projects by identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and tracking results.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, ensuring housekeeping standards are met throughout the shift.
Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including coaching employee behavior, monitoring throughput, and reporting team goals.
Maintain performance and composure when faced with operational challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Use warehouse management tools, including scan gun systems and WMS (as implemented), to support accurate inventory tracking and order processing.
Essential Skills
2-5+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in manufacturing, assembly, or warehousing environments.
Proven experience in direct supervision or management of employees, ideally in a union environment.
Experience supervising approximately 15 or more union employees, including familiarity with UAW environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold team members accountable through progressive discipline, including verbal counseling, written documentation, and termination when required.
Strong comfort and effectiveness in managing performance and enforcing accountability with union team members.
Experience in warehouse management, shipping and receiving, and overall warehouse operations.
Hands-on experience with inventory management and warehouse logistics.
Proficiency with RF scanners and scan gun systems, with exposure to WMS or similar systems (including transitions from paper tracking to system-based tracking).
Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions while maintaining performance under pressure.
Ability to plan and organize daily workloads in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, show empathy, and simultaneously drive performance.
Capability to multitask and manage shifting priorities, including coaching behaviors, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and tracking team goals.
Experience leading process improvements or special projects as a supervisor or manager.
Ability to conduct and document safety observations, SOP audits, and performance-related reports.
Comfort using timekeeping systems (such as TKS or similar tools) to manage payroll and attendance data.
Demonstrated ability to conduct daily team meetings or huddles and communicate business performance clearly.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in automotive manufacturing, automotive industry, or parts distribution environments.
Experience in shipping and receiving operations serving distribution centers, dealers, auto parts stores, and online retailers.
Familiarity with union environments, including UAW-specific experience.
Exposure to Kronos or similar timekeeping and workforce management systems.
Experience with quality-focused problem-solving frameworks such as Quality Network processes and A-3 reporting.
Knowledge of Workplace Organization (WPO) methodologies to improve layouts and efficiency.
Forklift or material handling experience within a warehouse or distribution setting.
Prior involvement in large-scale warehouse operations handling high trailer volumes per day.
Experience working in facilities that support multiple locations or satellite sites.
Interest in ongoing professional development through structured Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Why Work Here?
You will join a large, growth-oriented operation that strongly emphasizes employee development and internal promotion. The facility has a proven track record of converting contract employees into direct roles and providing opportunities to advance within the broader network of locations. You will gain exposure to complex, high-volume distribution operations, work closely with supportive leadership, and benefit from a culture that values continuous improvement, cross-training, and the export of talent to other sites. This environment offers meaningful career progression for individuals who want to build long-term experience in warehouse leadership and operations.
Work Environment
The role is based in a high-volume distribution facility of approximately 2 million square feet, with about 240 employees across two shifts and an additional smaller satellite facility. The operation runs two shifts: a first shift generally from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 or 3:00 p.m., and a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Supervisors may be assigned to the front or back end of shifts and must be flexible to work any shift, as rotation is used for development. Overtime is part of the role, with an expectation of roughly 10 hours of overtime per week, although current overtime levels are minimal. The facility handles 40-45 trailers per day across both shifts, with first shift primarily shipping to parts distribution centers nationwide and second shift focusing on shipments to dealers, auto parts stores, and online channels. The operation ships GM factory OEM transmissions, related components, and wheels, using RF scanners, timekeeping systems, and evolving WMS technology. The dress code is business casual, with no frayed, ripped, or torn clothing, no open-toe shoes, and no heels; shoes should be of leather-like material. All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn at all times on the plant floor, where earbuds are not allowed. The environment is fast-paced, structured, and safety-focused, and a laptop and cell phone may be provided as needed to support supervisory responsibilities
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pontiac, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Pontiac,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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