Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd shift

Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Provide leadership to employees using the GKN Six promises and cultural standards.

Directly coaches employees and maintains a physical presence on the shift.

Manage the performance of team employees with the appropriate recognition, feedback and or discipline if necessary.

Maintain employee attendance information including vacation schedules, verification of time clock punches and training hours (E11) documentation.

Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards are met.

Plan for employee training, development, and cross-training.

Handle disciplinary problems, disputes or conflicts effectively.

Encourage positive employee engagement by supporting the PVD/EI process.

Ensure that safety, quality, delivery, accuracy, OTD, and cost targets are met.

Develop and manage employee work schedule to include vacation requests LOAs, holidays, and overtime.

Expedite production, prototype and PPAP components through processes as necessary to support production floor and external customers

Coordinate with cycle counters, finance, and planners to resolve shipping/receiving discrepancies, and inventory inaccuracies.

Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities

Assist in the improvement of departmental layout

Lead in warehouse count during physical inventory

Ensure conformance to QS9000 and ISO/TS 16949 procedures and work instructions.

Assist in corrective actions related to internal customer complaints.

Facilitate team meetings related to quality, cleanliness, safety, productivity and continuous improvement.

Oversee the EDI/ASN information transmission and receipts

Manage GKN owned returnable dunnage and maintain proper control of customer owned dunnage

Responsible for communication and enforcement of Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality policies and procedures

Monitoring cost control to adhere to budgeting

High School Diploma, Associates/Bachelor's Degree-Preferred

Three to five years' experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing facility Experience in QS 9000 or ISO/TS 16949 environment required.

Excellent leadership skills, excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks, good written and oral communication skills

Three years warehouse experience in a people leadership role

Proficient in use of MS Office software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience with SAP warehouse management systems

Previous forklift experience and license

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation:

• Job Identification 37010
• Posting Date 01/16/2026, 12:02 PM
• Locations 1848 GKN Way, Newton, North Carolina, 28658, US