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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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Flint, Michigan
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
Business Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Distribution Operationsunmatched
Documentation Standardsunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Analysisunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Six Sigmaunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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