Industrial Engineering Manager Jobs

Discover Industrial Engineering Manager jobs that match your experience and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and operations. Find positions where you can improve productivity, streamline processes, and guide teams through complex engineering initiatives.

What Industrial Engineering Managers Do

Industrial Engineering Managers oversee the design and improvement of systems that connect people, processes, equipment, and materials. They lead engineers and technical teams, identify operational bottlenecks, and use data to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance. Depending on the organization, the role may involve production planning, facility layout, automation, continuous improvement, or supply chain optimization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in industrial, manufacturing, or systems engineering, along with experience managing projects and teams. Valuable capabilities include process modeling, lean or Six Sigma methods, data analysis, capital planning, quality systems, and clear communication with leaders and frontline partners. Some positions prefer a bachelor’s or advanced degree, professional certifications, or experience in a specific industry.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Industrial Engineering Managers work in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and distribution. Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals explore opportunities to advance their careers.

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Browse current Industrial Engineering Manager openings and compare roles based on responsibilities, qualifications, and industry. Whether you specialize in operational excellence, factory systems, or strategic process improvement, Ladders can help you find a professional opportunity aligned with your expertise.

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$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Optimize logistics operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing customer relationships, and driving efficiency across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that align...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$296K - $453K *

Drive innovation in AI deployment by leading model performance strategy, optimizing autonomous driving systems, and managing diverse teams to enhance inference quality. Shape technical direction while...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by designing and developing safety-critical firmware for vehicle control systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance performance and ensure compliance with forma...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse capital improvement projects across facilities. Oversee planning, execution, and compliance to ensure safe, efficient delivery while minimizing operational disrupti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead Methods and Insights, driving engineering excellence through effective people management, operational delivery, and innovative system building. Empower engineers to t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Agile transformation, managing complex projects and providing strategic guidance to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement across diverse team...

Reston, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $140K *

Shape the future of customer success by leading implementation strategies, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and driving scalable processes for new customer rollouts in a dynamic B2B SaaS envir...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive sales operations excellence, ensuring effective workflows, data integrity, and actionable insights in a dynamic environment while supporting strategic initiatives and enhancin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $174K *

Empower your career with hands-on technical leadership, driving innovation and excellence in healthcare systems. Lead a talented team, mentoring engineers while architecting scalable, secure solutions...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $148K *

Lead the development and deployment of modular data center solutions. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to manage complex projects from design through manufacturing, ensuring high...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading controls design for data center developments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading complex commercial real estate projects, managing multi-site portfolios, and providing senior technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $287K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver real-time safety insights from AI dash cameras, leveraging data from various sources to enhance fleet safety an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product decarbonization efforts, focusing on Scope 3 emissions and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate across functions to implement GHG inventory management and suppor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key military and defense customers to drive growth through strategic business development. Leverage your expertise in procurement processes and compliance to identify opportunities and fos...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $129K *

Manage a diverse portfolio of projects while leveraging technical expertise in electrical systems and project management to ensure successful execution and delivery for clients and stakeholders across...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $105K *

Transform client engagements by leading software implementations and managing relationships. Oversee project delivery, budgets, and resources while collaborating with teams to ensure successful outcom...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $195K *

Drive end-to-end integration governance and value realization across acquisitions. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution, synergy delivery, and alignment with operational excelle...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $139K *

Optimize trade compliance processes by managing master data and ensuring regulatory readiness. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance data accuracy and streamline customs operations, driving e...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $121K *

Join a team that's pivotal in delivering large-scale PMO projects, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. Drive cost control and enhance project performance through expert planni...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Industrial Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    An Industrial Engineering Manager leads teams that design, analyze, and improve operational systems. The work may include increasing productivity, reducing costs, improving quality and safety, and managing process or facility improvement projects.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Industrial Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for an engineering degree or equivalent experience, a record of leading projects or teams, and expertise in process improvement, data analysis, operations, and quality. Requirements vary by company and industry.

  • Which industries hire Industrial Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Industrial Engineering Managers are hired across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, logistics, and distribution, among other industries.

  • How much do Industrial Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies with location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Industrial Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Ladders to find vetted Industrial Engineering Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.