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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$95K - $115K *

Drive complex client-facing projects in robotics and life sciences, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Collaborate closely with clients and engineers to ensure successful product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing processes by designing and implementing efficient systems, providing technical support, and optimizing equipment. Collaborate across departments to enhance production quality a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance IT operational processes across infrastructure and security. Drive continuous improvement in ITSM practices, ensuring alignment with ITIL standards while collaborating w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex manufacturing engineering projects, applying advanced principles to enhance processes, and providing technical guidance to teams. Drive continuous improvement an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing engineering and project management initiatives. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure project success across multiple sites while fostering a cultu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive EHS digital transformation by managing systems, data governance, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, operational excellence, and decision-making through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

Drive operational excellence as you supervise production teams, ensuring safety and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate with management to meet quality standards and optimize processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT service delivery by integrating operations, enhancing customer experience, and driving continuous improvement across multiple service platforms in a dynamic environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading daily operations in a food manufacturing facility. Drive compliance, enhance productivity, and foster a safety-first culture while achieving production goals and manag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $185K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a team in technical analysis for nuclear facilities. Ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement to...

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

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.