Senior Director of Operations

UACL Logistics, LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UACL Logistics, LLC is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead transportation and logistics operations, drive performance, and support growth. This leadership role focuses on safety, customer service, profitability, and employee development.

You will mentor managers, oversee budgets, ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA/OSHA, optimize fleet utilization, and collaborate with sales and customer teams to deliver integrated supply chain solutions across Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in large-scale or multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of trucking operations, fleet management, transportation regulations, and TMS platforms.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and drive financial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transportation and logistics operations while driving KPI performance.
• Develop, mentor, and lead operations managers and support teams.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
• Oversee operational budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Optimize fleet utilization, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Partner with sales and customer teams to support growth and service objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology-driven solutions.
• Analyze operational data to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across Universal Logistics Holdings companies to deliver integrated supply chain solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

KPI management

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

TMS platforms

Fleet management systems

Data analysis software

Job description

UACL Logistics is a premier transportation provider and a key operating company of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. Through a nationwide network of transportation and logistics services, UACL delivers customized supply chain solutions backed by advanced technology, an extensive fleet, and industry-leading operational expertise. As part of a growing organization, we offer the stability of a publicly traded company with the entrepreneurial culture of a transportation-focused operation.

Position Summary

UACL Logistics is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead transportation and logistics operations, drive operational performance, and support continued growth. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring excellence in safety, customer service, profitability, and employee development while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily transportation and logistics operations while driving KPI performance.
• Develop, mentor, and lead operations managers and support teams.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
• Oversee operational budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Optimize fleet utilization, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Partner with sales and customer teams to support growth and service objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology-driven solutions.
• Analyze operational data to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across Universal Logistics Holdings companies to deliver integrated supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in large-scale or multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of trucking operations, fleet management, transportation regulations, and TMS platforms.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and drive financial results.

Why UACL?

• Join a growing transportation leader backed by Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance and company growth.
• Long-term career advancement within a nationally recognized transportation and logistics organization.