About this role
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 (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 Project Manager to join our Launch Team and support the successful implementation of new operations across our network. This role will be responsible for coordinating all phases of a startup project, ensuring operational readiness, meeting customer expectations, and delivering launch objectives on time and within budget.
This position requires extensive travel, with an anticipated 36-40 weeks per year spent supporting launch activities on-site.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the planning and execution of new business startups and operational launches. • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables. • Coordinate startup activities across multiple departments to ensure operational readiness. • Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders, customers, and launch teams. • Track project progress and escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints as necessary. • Facilitate launch meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership. • Support staffing, training, equipment installation, process implementation, and customer onboarding efforts. • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, HR, IT, and Finance to ensure successful project execution. • Drive accountability across project teams and ensure deadlines are met. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization throughout the launch process. • Assist with post-launch stabilization and transition activities.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. • 3+ years of project management, operations management, logistics, manufacturing, or startup experience. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. • Excellent leadership and relationship-building abilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project-related tools. Preferred
• Experience supporting logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, automotive, or transportation operations. • Previous startup, launch, implementation, or greenfield project experience. • Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices. • PMP certification or project management training. • Automotive industry experience.