SR Floor Supervisor

Universal Logistics Holdings; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a warehouse supervisor to lead shifts and drive safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. You will guide a team of warehouse associates, monitor performance, and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments to ensure daily workflow stays on track.

Ideal candidates bring 0–5 years of supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and basic warehouse systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• 0-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse associates during your shift, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety standards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to meet performance goals.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, processes, and safety expectations.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Complete daily reporting on labor, workflow, and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. LINC's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.

Our operation is based in Portland, OR and supports Boeing Aerospace in the area. We manage and operate a warehouse facility providing pick and pack, sequencing, and inventory management support.

Shifts Available:

1st shift: Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 3:00pm

2nd shift: Monday - Friday from 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and support warehouse associates during your shift, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety standards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to meet performance goals.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, processes, and safety expectations.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Complete daily reporting on labor, workflow, and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and basic warehouse systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• 0-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation operations.