Senior Warehouse Operations Leader – Growth & Efficiency

UNIVERSAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics in Racine, Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse activities, ensure safety and quality, and meet customer expectations. You will lead supervisors and hourly staff, drive operational performance, and coordinate with CNH operations to deliver materials accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of leadership in warehousing or logistics, strong inventory control knowledge, and experience managing KPIs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in warehousing or logistics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow.
• Experience managing KPIs, labor planning, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including pick/pack, sequencing, and inventory control.
• Supervise and develop supervisors, team leads, and hourly associates.
• Drive safety, productivity, quality, and inventory accuracy across the operation.
• Monitor labor utilization, staffing levels, and workflow to optimize performance.
• Partner with customer and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Analyze operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead coaching, performance management, and development initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve results.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

KPIs

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Universal Logistics in Racine, Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse activities, ensure safety and quality, and meet customer expectations. You will lead supervisors and hourly staff, drive operational performance, and coordinate with CNH operations to deliver materials accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of leadership in warehousing or logistics, strong inventory control knowledge, and experience managing KPIs.