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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$120K - $145K *

Champion supply chain excellence by fostering deep supplier relationships, optimizing capacity, and driving automation. Lead engagement with manufacturers to meet the growing demands of complex indust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join us to oversee and manage diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring successful planning and execution while leading teams and mentoring professionals in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $136K *

Shape the future of our plant operations by leading capital projects, optimizing facility performance, and fostering collaboration within engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improveme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$103K - $133K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead new production line startups, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating across teams to enhance plant operations and achieve performance metr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production control and logistics processes, managing a dedicated team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to budget and s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale site construction projects, ensuring compliance with design principles and operational efficiency while integrating new facilities into global manufactur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading Electrical Engineering teams to deliver innovative aircraft interior solutions. Oversee design, certification, and integration processes while ensuring quality, budget, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aircraft interiors by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team. Drive innovative design solutions, ensure quality and compliance, and foster talent development while managing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the workplace by leading safety and environmental initiatives. Drive compliance, manage emergency response, and foster a proactive safety culture. Collaborate with teams to ensure a zero-inc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes through engineering expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the mechanical maintenance team in a dynamic 24/7 paper manufacturing environment. Drive safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical equipment while optimizing maintenance processes and foste...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $97K *

Champion safety and efficiency by observing assembly processes and recommending improvements across US facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and implement best practic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive operational excellence by leading site initiatives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices while managing a diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $87K *

Empower cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining produc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization through training, audits, and project management to achiev...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with industry standards while mentoring sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $121K *

Empower operational excellence as you drive project management and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing quality, productivity, and reliability while e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$76K - $121K *

Deliver strategic capital projects in manufacturing, managing end-to-end execution from design to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, capacity, and cost efficiency, while ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $137K *

Champion high-impact engineering projects, driving design and execution in cutting-edge manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational excellence in multi-million dollar initia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the IS analytical lab by leading product development, conducting experiments, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and quality in testing, while driving innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $121K *

Lead engineering projects by planning and executing across scopes, timelines, and budgets, ensuring technical success and alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborations with key sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$74K - $166K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance powertrain manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency through innovative testing methods and data analytics. Drive project management i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $121K *

Pioneer cutting-edge engineering projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Drive innovative solutions from concept through execution, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments to op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to innovate motor control products, guiding technical roadmaps and product development from concept to production while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.