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.

Find Industrial Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

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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$66K - $102K *

Elevate your career by joining our consulting team to design and implement SAP PP/QM solutions, driving value for clients through innovative strategies and expert knowledge transfer in a dynamic, glob...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative HVAC systems for data centers, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while enjoying remote flexibility and opportu...

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3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Drive purchasing excellence by leading procurement strategy, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure resource availability and support organizat...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $275K *

Lead the development of off-board AI evaluation frameworks to optimize safety and performance for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems and enhance di...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$162K - $243K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $88K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $190K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $164K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $224K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $108K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the development of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) by collaborating with clients to solve complex manufacturing challenges through innovative automation and programming solutions, whi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape quality operations by ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical trials. Oversee the Quality Management System, manage Quality Events, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating wi...

Johnson City, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Explore new territories and drive growth by leading business development initiatives. You'll analyze customer needs, manage sales forecasts, and implement strategies to maximize revenue while providin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.