Depot Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead its Dearborn, MI depot operations. The role involves supervising daily facility activities, guiding personnel, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and optimizing equipment utilization to deliver exceptional service.

The candidate will oversee yard operations, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and budget management while collaborating with customers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve issues promptly and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of operations or logistics management experience, preferably in transportation, intermodal, depot, terminal, or warehouse environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, inventory management, equipment operations, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all depot operations, including yard management, equipment inventory, maintenance coordination, and customer service activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop depot employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to productivity, service, costs, and safety.
• Oversee equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance programs to maximize asset availability.
• Manage labor scheduling, operational budgets, and cost-control initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support operational performance and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and inventory controls.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Safety compliance

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

**About Universal Intermodal Services:**

Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, is a leading provider of transportation andlogisticssolutions across North America. We are committed to delivering operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and a safe, team-oriented work environment.

**Position Summary:**

We areseekingan experienced and results-drivenDepot Managerto lead our Dearborn, MI depot operations. This roleis responsible foroverseeing daily facility activities, managing personnel, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance,optimizingequipmentutilization, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Manage all depot operations, including yard management, equipment inventory, maintenance coordination, and customer service activities.

• Lead, coach, and develop depot employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and operational procedures.

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to productivity, service, costs, and safety.

• Oversee equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance programs to maximize asset availability.

• Manage labor scheduling, operational budgets, and cost-control initiatives.

• Collaborate with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support operational performance and resolve issues promptly.

• Maintainaccuraterecords, reporting, and inventory controls.

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 5+ years of operations orlogisticsmanagement experience, preferably in transportation, intermodal, depot, terminal, or warehouse environments.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational setting.

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, inventory management, equipment operations, and performance metrics.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and operational management systems.