SR Operations Manager

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Lake Orion, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Lead daily on-site operations across sequencing, kitting, storage, and container management supporting GM Lake Orion Assembly. Manage supervisors and multi-shift staffing, enforce safety and quality standards, monitor KPIs, ensure WMS/ERP and inventory accuracy, drive LEAN continuous improvement, and oversee MHE and automation workflows.
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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. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! 

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.

Position Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day‑to‑day execution across multiple functional departments within Universal Logistics’ on‑site operation supporting GM Lake Orion Assembly. This role ensures consistent performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while supporting the Facility Manager in driving continuous improvement across a large, high‑volume, multi‑shift operation. The Operations Manager provides direct leadership to supervisors and frontline teams to ensure reliable, accurate, and service‑focused material flow to GM.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operational performance across small lot, bulk storage, sequencing, container management, and kitting departments.
  • Lead and support supervisors and frontline teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
  • Maintain strong operational alignment with GM, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and support for production requirements.
  • Execute labor planning, staffing, and shift coordination to support consistent material flow and service‑level performance.
  • Monitor KPIs—including throughput, accuracy, downtime, and delivery performance—and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Support and enforce all OSHA, GM, and Universal Logistics safety standards and assist in driving a safety‑first culture.
  • Lead daily Gemba walks, shift‑start meetings, and operational reviews to maintain visibility and alignment across all functions.
  • Identify and execute process improvements using LEAN tools, standardization, and continuous improvement methodology.
  • Ensure accurate WMS/ERP transactions, inventory integrity, and adherence to JIT/JIS delivery requirements.
  • Maintain oversight of MHE and automation workflows to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
  • Serve as acting site leader when the Facility Manager is unavailable.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, automotive, or manufacturing operations.
  • Prior experience leading multi‑shift or high‑volume operations; automotive or Tier‑1 experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of sequencing, kitting, material flow, JIT/JIS delivery, and inventory control best practices.
  • Demonstrated success developing supervisors and frontline teams through coaching, accountability, and structured leadership routines.
  • Proficient with WMS/ERP systems, RF technology, Excel, and KPI dashboards.
  • Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and maintain a consistent presence on the production floor.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, automotive, or manufacturing operations
  • Prior experience leading multi-shift or high-volume operations (automotive or Tier-1 experience preferred)
  • Strong understanding of sequencing, kitting, material flow, JIT/JIS delivery, and inventory control best practices
  • Demonstrated success developing supervisors and frontline teams through coaching and structured leadership routines
  • Proficient with WMS/ERP systems, RF technology, Excel, and KPI dashboards
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work flexible hours and maintain a consistent presence on the production floor
  • Knowledge of OSHA, GM, and Universal Logistics safety standards and ability to enforce them
  • Experience overseeing MHE and automation workflows to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness
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The Company
10,459 Employees
Year Founded: 1932

What We Do

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.

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