Senior Warehouse Operations Leader - Growth & Efficiency

hrone; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. operates in Flint, Michigan, supporting General Motors across multiple warehouse operations focused on pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and material flow.

We are seeking experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams, driving performance, and building strong customer relationships in a fast-paced environment. Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, manage supervisors and frontline staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety,

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, transportation, distribution, or 3PL operations.
• Proven experience managing frontline leaders and large hourly workforces.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience working directly with customers and managing operational performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, sequencing, and material flow activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors and warehouse associates while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor operational performance, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and productivity metrics to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Develop supervisors and team members through coaching, performance management, and ongoing employee development.
• Partner with customer representatives to maintain strong working relationships and quickly address operational concerns.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and succession planning initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Manage daily operational reporting and communicate business performance to senior leadership.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and support corrective actions to improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. operates in Flint, Michigan, supporting General Motors across multiple warehouse operations focused on pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and material flow.

We are seeking experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams, driving performance, and building strong customer relationships in a fast-paced environment. Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, manage supervisors and frontline staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety,