SR Industrial Engineer

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support operations in Flint, MI, with a focus on improving material flow, inventory management, and production support in a high-volume automotive environment.

The role involves designing efficient processes, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and manufacturing support functions, in collaboration with operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve material flow, inventory movement, and production support processes.
• Design and optimize warehouse layouts, storage locations, workstations, and assembly support areas.
• Develop and maintain PFEP methodologies.
• Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and productivity evaluations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support line-side delivery planning and implementation.
• Create visual management tools and standard work documentation.
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with process mapping, workflow development, and operational design projects.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer teams to support business objectives.
• Develop reports, presentations, and performance metrics for management review.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) delivering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through innovative technology, operational expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement, LINC helps customers optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.

Position Overview

LINC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support operations in Flint, Michigan, servicing General Motors. This role is responsible for analyzing and improving material flow, warehouse operations, inventory management, and production support processes within a high-volume automotive environment. The Industrial Engineer will partner with operations leadership to design efficient processes, improve productivity, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple logistics and manufacturing support functions. This position offers hands-on exposure to automotive supply chain operations and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on daily performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve material flow, inventory movement, and production support processes.
• Design and optimize warehouse layouts, storage locations, workstations, and assembly support areas.
• Develop and maintain Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodologies.
• Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and productivity evaluations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support line-side delivery planning and implementation.
• Create visual management tools and standard work documentation.
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with process mapping, workflow development, and operational design projects.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer teams to support business objectives.
• Develop reports, presentations, and performance metrics for management review.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Preferred 0 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Experience conducting time studies and labor planning activities.
• Knowledge of material flow, inventory control, and production support operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing or supply chain operations.

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.