Materials Supervisor: Inventory, Sequencing & Team Lead

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor in Lake Orion, MI to lead daily inventory and material movement in a high-volume warehouse supporting GM operations. You will supervise hourly associates, drive cycle counts, sequencing, and material flow while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production support.

Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential. Experience with automotive operations and KPI tracking is a plus; this role offers growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• 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.

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
• Ensure 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

Skills

Leadership

Warehousing

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Material handling

Team supervision

MS Office

WMS

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor in Lake Orion, MI to lead daily inventory and material movement in a high-volume warehouse supporting GM operations. You will supervise hourly associates, drive cycle counts, sequencing, and material flow while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production support.

Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential. Experience with automotive operations and KPI tracking is a plus; this role offers growth