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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 Flint, Michigan, supporting General Motors operations. The facility provides warehousing, inventory management, sequencing, material flow, and production support services that are critical to maintaining customer production schedules and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, sequencing, material flow, shipping, receiving, and production support activities for General Motors operations.
- Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly employees while ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
- Monitor productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, attendance, and safety performance to meet customer and company expectations.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsive operational support.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process standardization, and cost reduction.
- Analyze operational metrics and performance data to identify trends, address issues, and improve results.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and all safety standards and procedures.
- Investigate operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Human Resources, Maintenance, Engineering, and customer teams to support business objectives.
- Prepare, review, and communicate operational reports, staffing plans, and key performance indicators.
- Support new business opportunities, customer launches, and operational growth initiatives.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience within a warehouse, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, or 3PL environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading large teams in a fast-paced operation.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills.
- Experience managing customer relationships and delivering high levels of service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory systems, and operational reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience working with KPIs, labor planning, inventory accuracy, productivity, and quality metrics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and execution.
- Flexibility to support business needs outside of normal operating hours when required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in warehouse, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, or 3PL operations
- Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced operation
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills
- Experience managing customer relationships and delivering high levels of service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, WMS, inventory systems, and operational reporting tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Experience with KPIs, labor planning, inventory accuracy, productivity, and quality metrics
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while focusing on safety and execution
- Flexibility to support business needs outside normal operating hours when required
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Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a North American third-party logistics provider and holding company whose subsidiaries deliver customized, end-to-end supply-chain solutions. Its services include contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal freight, trucking, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation brokerage. The company serves customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, helping them scale capacity, streamline operations, and manage complex transportation requirements.
