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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$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, lead safety efforts, and drive operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $84K *

Join our team as you oversee production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while training staff and maintaining safety standards. Your leadership will drive productivity and foster a clean, o...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by managing civil engineering and construction initiatives across Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, ensuring compliance, quality, and stakeholder satisfacti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $222K *

Drive impactful electrical engineering projects, leading teams to deliver innovative solutions for nuclear power plants while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction through effective co...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-complexity manufacturing plant, fostering a safety-first culture, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance throughput and quality wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading quality improvement projects and collaborating across teams to enhance processes. Utilize data analysis to drive success and ensure adherence to safety and quality stand...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving global product success through innovation and collaboration. You'll develop and execute strategies, manage product lifecycles, and expand into new markets while optimizing p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and optim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance production proposals using advanced analytics and estimating methods, collaborating across multiple engineering and management disciplines to drive efficienc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Develop and implement maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability, manage teams, and optimize costs while ensuring safety and training. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction materials testing and inspections. Lead impactful projects, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the maintenance and engineering department to enhance plant efficiency. Drive innovative maintenance systems, manage capital projects, and ensure optimal operations while fostering team developme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative construction management for large-scale water/wastewater projects. Oversee contract administration, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while fostering client relationships and driv...

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our team by managing complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Lead on-site operations, mentor staff, and drive project success through effect...

2 days ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing complex water/wastewater projects. Lead contract administration, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while fostering client relationships in a dynamic construction en...

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of medium to large-scale water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance, coordination, and effective communication among stakeholders while mentoring on-site teams and driving...

2 days ago

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

$78K - $94K *

Drive quality excellence by ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to identify defects, implement solutions, and su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies by applying your materials engineering expertise to sustain and innovate critical aerospace products, ensuring quality and reliability...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K *

Join a team that's leading mechanical engineering projects across NYC and Long Island. This role combines technical expertise with project management, overseeing all phases from planning to constructi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing building infrastructure through innovative mechanical engineering solutions. Lead complex projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to assess and enhance manufacturing feasibility for innovative products, bridging R&D and engineering to ensure seamless transitions from concept to continuous production while driving efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize manufacturing feasibility for new product concepts by bridging engineering and R&D. Collaborate on process requirements, equipment selection, and scale-up to ensure efficient continuous opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across operations, overseeing programs to ensure regulatory adherence while championing waste reduction and resource...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.