Director of Automation & Robotics

About Universal Logistics Holdings

Universal Logistics Holdings provides a wide range of supply‑chain services across the United States, Mexico and Canada, including contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal and trucking.

The company supports customers across the entire supply chain and continues to grow through innovative, scalable operational solutions.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Automation & Robotics to lead the strategy, governance and performance of all robotic and automated systems across multiple Universal facilities. You’ll shape the automation roadmap, oversee major deployments and make sure robotics becomes a core strength in our logistics network.

What You’ll Do

• Set the long‑term automation and robotics strategy for multiple sites.
• Build standards for robotics platforms, controls, safety and technology adoption.
• Lead design, evaluation and rollout of new robotic and automated systems.
• Oversee uptime, reliability and lifecycle planning for all robotics across the network.
• Partner with senior operations leadership to align automation with business needs.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical teams across sites.
• Establish governance around system changes, documentation and safety compliance.

What You Bring

• Leadership experience managing multi‑site automation or robotics programs.
• Deep knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, controls, sensors and systems integration.
• Proven ability to build strategy, manage budgets and deliver large‑scale automation projects.
• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing or high‑throughput industrial environments is a plus.