Materials Supervisor

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC) in Lake Orion, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor to lead daily inventory and material movement in a high-volume warehouse environment supporting General Motors operations.

You will supervise hourly staff, coordinate inbound/outbound material flow, and drive cycle counts to ensure accuracy and on-time production. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Customer teams is essential to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, sequencing, and material handling processes.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing or automotive operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Ensure materials are available and delivered to support customer production schedules
• Lead a team of hourly associates responsible for receiving, storage, sequencing, picking, packing, and material movement
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process compliance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material flow issues
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to meet customer requirements
• Track operational KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety
• Develop work schedules and support daily labor planning activities
• Provide employee coaching, training, performance management, and accountability
• Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production impacts to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service
• Maintain accurate reporting and inventory documentation
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer teams to support overall facility performance

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Warehouse operations

Communication

MS Office

WMS

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

WMS

Job description

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, proven operational processes, and advanced technology, LINC delivers warehousing, transportation, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world's largest manufacturers.

This position is based in Lake Orion, Michigan, supporting General Motors operations within a high-volume warehouse environment focused on pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and material flow. We are seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor to lead daily inventory and material movement activities while ensuring customer production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Shifts Available:

2nd shift: Monday - Friday / 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Ensure materials are available and delivered to support customer production schedules
• Lead a team of hourly associates responsible for receiving, storage, sequencing, picking, packing, and material movement
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process compliance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material flow issues
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to meet customer requirements
• Track operational KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safetyEnsure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and safety standards
• Develop work schedules and support daily labor planning activities
• Provide employee coaching, training, performance management, and accountability
• Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production impacts to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service
• Maintain accurate reporting and inventory documentation
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer teams to support overall facility performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
• Previous experience overseeing inventory, material flow, or warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, sequencing, and material handling processes
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or automotive operations preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining customer service expectations
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, and operational performance
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required