Industrial Engineering Manager: Lean Ops & Distribution

Knitwell-Group; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at brands (50%)

Career development and mobility

Volunteer opportunities and charitable

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 40

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group in Etna, OH is seeking a Manager, Industrial Engineering to lead optimization at our high‑volume distribution center. You will partner with DC leadership to drive productivity, quality and safety, leverage Lean methods, and guide cross‑functional projects from data to action.

The role emphasizes developing dashboards and metrics, influencing without direct authority, and advancing continuous improvement across Supply Chain, Maintenance, IT and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Operation Analytics roles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational performance with DC leadership and develop actionable recommendations.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, uncover root causes, and support informed decision‑making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, service, safety, and associate experience.
• Develop meaningful metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into operational performance and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Finance teams to drive enterprise‑wide improvements and best practice adoption.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Job description

KnitWell Group in Etna, OH is seeking a Manager, Industrial Engineering to lead optimization at our high‑volume distribution center. You will partner with DC leadership to drive productivity, quality and safety, leverage Lean methods, and guide cross‑functional projects from data to action.

The role emphasizes developing dashboards and metrics, influencing without direct authority, and advancing continuous improvement across Supply Chain, Maintenance, IT and Finance teams.