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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 transportation, warehousing, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world's largest manufacturers.
Position Overview
LINC is seeking a Floor Supervisor to support our operation at GM Lake Orion Assembly in Lake Orion, Michigan. This role is responsible for overseeing daily cross dock operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of inbound and outbound freight in support of General Motors production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily cross dock operations supporting GM Lake Orion Assembly.
Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees while promoting accountability and performance.
Ensure the timely loading, unloading, staging, and movement of materials to support production requirements.
Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and productivity to ensure operational goals are met.
Maintain compliance with all safety policies, customer requirements, and company procedures.
Investigate and resolve operational issues, shipment discrepancies, and service interruptions.
Coordinate with transportation providers, customers, and internal teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
Track and report key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
Support employee training, onboarding, and performance management activities.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and operational reporting.
Qualifications
Required
2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
Experience managing hourly employees and coordinating daily operations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Preferred
Experience supporting automotive, OEM, or Tier 1 operations.
Knowledge of cross dock operations, freight management, material flow, and inventory control.
Experience with WMS, TMS, or other transportation and warehouse management systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Michigan
Skills
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Deliveryunmatched
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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