Job Description
Are you a high-performing warehouse operations/distribution leader ready to take on a career-defining opportunity? General Motors (GM) is seeking a Distribution Warehouse Site Leader to lead our largest and most advanced global parts distribution center — the Davidson Road (DR2) Processing Center in Burton, Michigan. This is not just a leadership role — it’s a mission-critical position at the heart of a $200 million technological transformation and capital investment, where automation, robotics, Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Automated Storage and Retrieval System with miles of automated conveyance and robotics will make DR2 the most technologically advanced warehouse in CCA and will redefine how we serve millions of customers.
GM’s Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) organization is a global organization that provides customer support and all post-vehicle purchase services, including vehicle parts, service, and support for recalls and warranties. CCA manages the supply chain for service parts and maintains a warehouse network comprised of Processing Centers, Redistribution Centers and Parts Distribution Centers where vehicle parts flow to fulfill customer orders. DR2 is GM’s largest Vehicle Parts operations site globally, responsible for 70% of all customer pieces sold annually.
Why This Role Matters
Scale & Visibility: DR2 handles 70% of GM’s global parts volume and is the largest of 18 CCA warehouses.
Tech-Forward Transformation: You’ll lead a site undergoing the largest investment in CCA history, with cutting-edge automation, robotics, and WMS integration. Need to articulate CCA acronym
Executive Trajectory: This role is designed for high-potential talent with aspirations to grow into senior leadership.
What You’ll Lead
As the DR2 Distribution Warehouse Site Leader you’ll be responsible for:
Full site ownership across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
Leading a large, unionized workforce of 1,300 salaried and hourly employees. Included in this population is the Production Maintenance team responsible for processing equipment and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) maintenance across the CCA US Network
Managing 100 inbound/outbound trailers per day and processing 110MM pieces annually.
Driving operational excellence through strategic planning, continuous improvement, and change leadership.
Responsible for $150MM Annual Operating budget, capital budgets, preventive maintenance, and delivering on financial targets (EBIT, revenue).
Championing technology adoption and innovation, including Infor WMS and ASRS.
Collaborating across the CCA network to align site performance with broader business goals.
Building a high-performance work culture grounded in talent development, feedback, accountability, inclusion, and engagement. Navigating labor relations with confidence and integrity.
What You Bring (Required)
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with:
Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
10+ years of warehouse, fulfillment, or operations leadership experience.
Proven success in large-scale, high-volume environments, dynamic operations environments.
Experience leading unionized teams or exposure working in a union environment.
Strong background in warehouse management systems (Infor WMS preferred) and automation.
A track record of leading through change and transformation.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence, motivate, and resolve conflict.
You Might Be a Fit If You…
Thrive in fast-paced, high-tech environments and love solving complex operational challenges.
Are passionate about technology and innovation in warehouse operations.
Have the agility and resilience to lead through change and uncertainty.
Are ready to lead from the front, build a high-performance culture, and shape the future of GM’s supply chain.
Let’s Talk. If you’re ready to lead a world-class warehouse operation and make a lasting impact at GM, we’d love to hear from you.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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