Depot Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead the Dearborn, MI depot operations. You will oversee daily facility activities, manage personnel, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will optimize equipment utilization, monitor KPIs, manage labor scheduling and budgets, and collaborate with customers, carriers, and vendors to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of operations or logistics management experience.
• Proven leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety, inventory, equipment operations, and metrics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operations systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot operations, yard management, inventory, and maintenance coordination.
• Lead and develop depot staff with safety culture and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
• Monitor KPIs related to productivity, service, costs, and safety.
• Oversee equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance programs.
• Manage labor scheduling, budgets, and cost-control initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and inventory controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

About Universal Logistics Holdings:

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.