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Apply today to become part of the Universal team!\nLogistics 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.\nThis 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and oversee daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, sequencing, material flow, shipping, receiving, and production support activities for General Motors operations.\nSupervise, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly employees while ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.\nMonitor productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, attendance, and safety performance to meet customer and company expectations.\nBuild and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsive operational support.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process standardization, and cost reduction.\nAnalyze operational metrics and performance data to identify trends, address issues, and improve results.\nEnsure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and all safety standards and procedures.\nInvestigate operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.\nPartner with Human Resources, Maintenance, Engineering, and customer teams to support business objectives.\nPrepare, review, and communicate operational reports, staffing plans, and key performance indicators.\nSupport new business opportunities, customer launches, and operational growth initiatives.\nPromote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. 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