About Careertakes

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Role summary

This listing is for an Operations Supervisor role in Pontiac, MI. As an experienced warehouse/distribution leader, you'll supervise daily inbound/outbound activities, manage inventory accuracy, enforce safety and quality standards, and lead a represented (union) team. This is an onsite, full-time position working 1st or 2nd shift with overtime as required.

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What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations in a parts distribution / materials warehouse environment.
• Manage inbound/outbound flow to meet timeliness and quality KPIs.
• Supervise, train and evaluate a unionized team; provide coaching, feedback and recognition.
• Maintain inventory controls, departmental records, and timekeeping as required.
• Lead continuous improvement using GMS, lean principles and layered audits.
• Drive safety-first behaviors and ensure compliance with workplace rules and regulations.
• Communicate with employees, union reps and site leadership to maintain productive relationships.
• Support problem solving and corrective actions to achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals.

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Supervision & leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a distribution/warehouse department.
• Lead hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, and development plans for direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative working environment between peers and union partners.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and operational standards.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift and to work overtime including weekends as business needs dictate.
• 1–5 years experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred; experience in manufacturing, warehouse or logistics useful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, data-analysis, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and ability to learn quickly.

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Preferred qualifications / Competitive edge

• Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of lean tools, GMS or similar continuous-improvement systems.
• Track record of improving process efficiency, safety performance and quality in a fast-paced distribution setting.

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Schedule, location & compensation

• Onsite role based in Pontiac, MI. Candidate must report to the facility for full-time work.
• Shift: Able to rotate into first or second shift as required by business needs.
• Estimated pay: $89,256 per year (estimated).

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Additional information

• This role includes on-the-job training, professional development and opportunities for career growth.
• Confidential Client does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will require employer-sponsored immigration now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruiting process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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