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Job Description

Work Arrangement​​

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Design Center in Warren, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a Dock Operations & Logistics Coordinator to oversee one of the docks at our Creative Design facility. In this role, you will supervise a mid-sized group of U.A.W. employees involved in the Design Center Strategic “A” Maintenance Department overseeing dock operations and logistics. We are seeking someone with the right technical skills who can also foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you! There has never been a more exciting time to join General Motors!

What You'll Do:

• Supervise U.A.W. Material Service Operator’s (MSO’s)

• Provide a Leadership role in the implementation of major department initiatives while coordinating activities efficiently, manage schedules, and prioritize tasks to ensure timely material flow

• Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and drive problem solving issues for throughput

• Build and maintain good working relationships with Design Operation employees (including Union and Management) as well as other dock operations

• Ensure lean material strategies including material flow, material routings, storage space requirements, mobile equipment, layout development, container development, storage areas, route planning, and dock strategies

• Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements including technology and innovative ideas optimizing floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment

• Comply with DOT, DG, ISO & shipping requirements (shippers & export compliance)

• Ensure compliance with Hazardous materials

• Utilize Labor Relations in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures and Government Regulations

• Understand and consistently administer the National and Local U.A.W. agreements

• Motivate, train and develop salaried and hourly employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods

• Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping standards (Workplace Organization)

• Communicate between shifts, departmental areas and other departments to implement best practices, resolve problems and sustain consistent performance to objectives

• Coordinate and work with hourly team leader to manage dock operations

• Control costs and achieve productivity improvements

• Manage hourly GM Kronos payroll and perform other administrative tasks, as required

• Participate in floor safety reviews and conduct safety inspections

• Lead and facilitate Safety Incident report investigations

• Meet all timing, quality and cost requirements

• Interpret verbal design direction

• Standardize material flow, material handing processes and measure compliance

• Prioritize work requests, track materials & associated material locations

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in dock maintenance and export compliance

• Understanding of the processes and operations involved in the dock management, such as loading and unloading procedures, process flow, equipment functionality and maintenance

• Working knowledge of GMS - Global Manufacturing Systems

• Experience with software applications including Maximo, Corrigo, Kronos, and Intelex

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations. Proficiency in team building and ability to create an environment that allows for measured risk taking

• Demonstrate ability to effectively organize, prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of work standards, ergonomic principles, materials organization and facility layout strongly preferred

• Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook & Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• College degree or equivalent training (1 to 3 years (UAW) Hourly Supervision Experience)

• Ability to work 2nd shift as required

• Available to work Saturday and Sunday’s as required

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified 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 committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.