Senior Warehouse Operations Leader

WESTPORT AXLE CO., LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Axle Co., LLC, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader based in Louisville, KY. You will lead a fast-paced team, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with senior leadership to meet customer expectations in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 3-7 years of leadership experience in warehousing or logistics, with strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-7 years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or production operations.
• Experience managing supervisors, leads, and hourly employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Proven ability to drive accountability, improve performance, and build positive team culture.
• Experience managing labor, productivity, quality, inventory, and customer service metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop supervisors, team leaders, and hourly employees within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Manage daily operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and customer expectations are met.
• Monitor labor, productivity, inventory, and key performance metrics to drive operational success.
• Coach, mentor, and hold employees accountable while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Partner with customers and senior leadership to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Analyze operational data and prepare reports related to labor, productivity, quality, and inventory performance.
• Maintain a strong floor presence and provide hands-on leadership to support day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Employee development

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westport Axle Co., LLC, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader based in Louisville, KY. You will lead a fast-paced team, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and partner with senior leadership to meet customer expectations in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 3-7 years of leadership experience in warehousing or logistics, with strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.