Industrial Specialist Jobs

Explore Industrial Specialist jobs for experienced professionals who improve the performance, safety, and reliability of industrial operations. These roles span manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, facilities, and process improvement. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your expertise and career goals.

What Does an Industrial Specialist Do?

Industrial Specialists apply technical and operational knowledge to solve complex workplace challenges. Depending on the position, they may optimize production processes, assess equipment and facilities, strengthen quality systems, improve workplace safety, or guide the adoption of new technologies. Their work often involves analyzing operational data, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and translating business needs into practical improvements.

Common Industrial Specialist Career Paths

Industrial Specialist job titles can include manufacturing specialist, industrial engineer, process improvement specialist, quality systems specialist, operations specialist, and facilities or maintenance specialist. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer and industry, including manufacturing, energy, logistics, aerospace, and other industrial sectors.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value experience with industrial operations, process analysis, continuous improvement, project management, and safety or quality standards. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include an engineering or related degree, knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methods, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate recommendations to both frontline teams and senior leaders.

Find Industrial Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Browse Industrial Specialist opportunities and review each listing for responsibilities, required qualifications, location, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can concentrate your search on roles designed for experienced candidates.

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$71K - $125K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful capital projects. Collaborate across departments to manage contracts for construction and professional services, ensurin...

Leesburg, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform the sales landscape by driving growth in Inorganic product lines. Engage with customers, manage accounts, and implement strategic business plans to enhance market share and profitability in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $179K *

Transform the contract management landscape by expertly overseeing diverse government contracts, optimizing processes, and guiding teams to success from proposal to closeout while fostering robust sta...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of GSA/GWAC contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence through strategic management, collaboration with stakeholders, and training initiatives for...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal guidance on commercial and procurement matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex transactions and enhance operational efficien...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence through process improvement, automation readiness, and stakeholder collaboration. This role focuses on enhancing business outcomes and sustaining mea...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging consulting expertise to enhance processes, implement improvements, and prepare for automation. Collaborate with leaders to achieve measurable business outcom...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-level technical solutions by analyzing system needs, coordinating design activities, and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Champion innovative therapies for chronic pain and neurological disorders, driving sales growth through strategic account management and relationship building with healthcare professionals in your ter...

St. George, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing relationships, enhancing value, and collaborating internally to optimize operations. Leverage your expertise to create impactful solutions and foster long-term partn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Optimize geomechanical solutions for mining projects by integrating data, developing models, and providing technical recommendations. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance project outcomes and me...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $149K *

Drive strategic growth in the North American Metals industry by building relationships with key stakeholders, influencing investments, and promoting advanced drive solutions to enhance productivity an...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate operational technology infrastructure to enhance manufacturing efficiency, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across all facilities while leading cross-functional collaboration and str...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Empower our security operations by building an AI-driven threat detection and response system. Collaborate with teams to streamline incident management and enhance trust in automated processes, ensuri...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by managing relationships with institutional accounts, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measurable re...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by driving business growth in financial services. This role focuses on developing client relationships, identifying consulting opportunities, and managing the sales cycle to delive...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance energy efficiency initiatives by analyzing data, optimizing building performance, and collaborating with teams to reduce costs and support sustainability goals. Drive impactful solutions in en...

Moreno Valley, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$182K - $195K *

Lead the charge in high-value EPC transactions for gas generation projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic supplier partnerships to secure long-term value in clean energy infrast...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Grow your career by driving sales in the high-tech water treatment sector. Leverage your industry relationships and expertise to expand market presence, develop strategic plans, and lead negotiations...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving impactful marketing strategies across North America. Lead a remote team to connect sales with targeted initiatives, orchestrate high-impact events, and enhance customer rela...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $89K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer care through strategic partnerships and policy influence. This role engages with key stakeholders to enhance patient-centered care and drive organizational prioriti...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous sensing systems, providing technical leadership in sensor suite design and integration. Collaborate across functions to tackle engineering challenges and drive...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $240K *

Inspire growth by engaging clients to assess their needs and present tailored mortgage protection solutions, leveraging training and mentorship to drive success in a flexible work environment...

Jefferson City, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $110K *

Transform operational data into scalable analytics solutions, enhancing visibility and decision-making across the supply chain. Collaborate with teams to develop reporting tools and applications that...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading accurate estimating for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost plans, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency throu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of jobs are included in the Industrial Specialist category?question toggle

    The category may include industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, process improvement, quality, facilities, and maintenance specialist roles. Exact titles and responsibilities differ by employer and industry.

  • What qualifications do I need for an Industrial Specialist job?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role. Employers may seek relevant experience in industrial operations, engineering, manufacturing, quality, or process improvement, along with technical, analytical, and project management skills. Some positions require a related degree or specific industry credentials.

  • Which industries hire Industrial Specialists?question toggle

    Industrial Specialists work across industries such as manufacturing, energy, aerospace, logistics, and other sectors that depend on complex operations, equipment, production, or quality systems.

  • How can I find Industrial Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review listings for compensation details, responsibilities, location, and qualifications to identify suitable roles.