Quality & Industrial Engineering Leader — Lean Six Sigma

Novo Logistics; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Company-sponsored premiums for Medical

401(k) Plan Company match

Paid Time Off

PTO hours per policy

Job summary

Novo Logistics in Lexington, SC is seeking a Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager to lead process improvement initiatives across our 3PL operations for US5 Michelin. You will drive Lean/Six Sigma projects, develop labor standards, and design scalable solutions with site leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 3–5 years in IE/process engineering, and experience in warehouse environments. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years in industrial/ process engineering or operations optimization.
• Warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean or Six Sigma initiatives required.
• Six Sigma Green/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 operational layouts to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Develop engineered labor standards and performance metrics.
• Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and productivity analysis.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective action plans.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, etc.) to resolve systemic issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards to monitor quality, productivity, and service performance.
• Partner with site leadership to design scalable operational solutions for new programs or customer launches.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, and service improvement.
• Analyze data trends and provide fact-based recommendations to leadership.
• Challenge 'business as usual' with a structured, data-driven mindset.
• Train and coach team members and supervisors on process improvements and performance standards.
• Prepare analytical reports and executive summaries to support operational decision-making.
• Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or upper-level management.

Skills

Industrial engineering principles

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Time studies

Workflow analysis

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Data modeling

PowerPoint

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Novo Logistics in Lexington, SC is seeking a Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager to lead process improvement initiatives across our 3PL operations for US5 Michelin. You will drive Lean/Six Sigma projects, develop labor standards, and design scalable solutions with site leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 3–5 years in IE/process engineering, and experience in warehouse environments. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.