SR Manager Project

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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 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.