Take the Blindfold Off Your Warehouse Operation
People First, Always: Scaling Safety & Culture with Jesse Sevilla of States Logistics
What does it take to lead one of California’s busiest 3PL operations and build a culture so strong that people come back—even after leaving?
In this episode of Warehouse Visionaries, Evan sits down with Jesse Sevilla, Director of Sales & Operations at States Logistics, who shares a powerful story of growth, people development, and the role technology plays in building a high-performing, safety-first workplace.
From starting as a warehouse supervisor to now leading across multiple sites, Jesse reveals what it's really like to rise through the ranks in logistics, and what it takes to keep frontline teams engaged, motivated, and safe in a demanding industry.
You’ll learn:
- How Jesse and his team have turned one-on-one leadership and open communication into States’ most powerful retention tool.
- Why investing in ESOP education and cross-training pays dividends in performance and morale.
- How a simple matrix system helped them track training progress and identify future leaders.
- Why tech like OneTrack fills critical safety blind spots managers can’t always catch—and how video helped correct risky behaviors before injuries ever happened.
- The future of logistics: why robotics and software will support people, not replace them.
“Everyone can get the same forklifts. They can’t get the same people. That’s our edge.” — Jesse Sevilla
If you're looking to create a standout warehouse culture, train your team to grow, and lead with purpose—this episode is your blueprint.
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