SR Materials Supervisor

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor in Lake Orion, MI to lead daily inventory and material movement in a high-volume warehouse supporting GM operations. You will supervise hourly associates, drive cycle counts, sequencing, and material flow while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production support.

Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential. Experience with automotive operations and KPI tracking is a plus; this role offers growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience overseeing inventory, material flow, or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, sequencing, and material handling processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or automotive operations preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Ensure materials are available and delivered to support customer production schedules
• Lead a team of hourly associates responsible for receiving, storage, sequencing, picking, packing, and material movement
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process compliance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material flow issues
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to meet customer requirements
• Track operational KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and safety standards
• Develop work schedules and support daily labor planning activities
• Provide employee coaching, training, performance management, and accountability
• Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production impacts to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service
• Maintain accurate reporting and inventory documentation
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer teams to support overall facility performance

Skills

Leadership

Warehousing

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Material handling

Team supervision

MS Office

WMS

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Office

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 (3PL) provider offering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, proven operational processes, and advanced technology, LINC delivers warehousing, transportation, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world's largest manufacturers.

This position is based in Lake Orion, Michigan, supporting General Motors operations within a high-volume warehouse environment focused on pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and material flow. We are seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor to lead daily inventory and material movement activities while ensuring customer production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Ensure materials are available and delivered to support customer production schedules
• Lead a team of hourly associates responsible for receiving, storage, sequencing, picking, packing, and material movement
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process compliance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material flow issues
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to meet customer requirements
• Track operational KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and safety standards
• Develop work schedules and support daily labor planning activities
• Provide employee coaching, training, performance management, and accountability
• Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production impacts to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service
• Maintain accurate reporting and inventory documentation
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer teams to support overall facility performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
• Previous experience overseeing inventory, material flow, or warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, sequencing, and material handling processes
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or automotive operations preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining customer service expectations
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, and operational performance
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.