Quality & Industrial Engineering Leader (Lean & CI)

Novo Logistics; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Novo Logistics in Lexington, South Carolina, is seeking a Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager to drive process improvements in a 3PL environment inside US5 Michelin. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and standardization across operations.

You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, conduct time studies and capacity planning, build KPI dashboards, and partner with site leadership to scale solutions for new programs. A strong IE background with data-driven leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in IE, process engineering, or operations optimization.
• Warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma implementation experience required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• ISO 9000 or similar quality systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure compliance with safety procedures and expectations.
• Lead process engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Analyze workflow, labor utilization, material flow, and layouts to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Develop engineered labor standards and performance metrics.
• Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and productivity analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective action plans.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto) to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Create KPI dashboards to monitor quality, productivity, and service.
• Partner with site leadership to design scalable operational solutions for new programs.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Analyze data trends and provide fact-based recommendations to leadership.
• Train and coach teams on process improvements and performance standards.
• Prepare analytical reports and executive summaries for decision-making.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Capacity planning

Time studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Novo Logistics in Lexington, South Carolina, is seeking a Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager to drive process improvements in a 3PL environment inside US5 Michelin. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and standardization across operations.

You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, conduct time studies and capacity planning, build KPI dashboards, and partner with site leadership to scale solutions for new programs. A strong IE background with data-driven leadership is required.