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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$185K - $235K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale heavy industrial construction projects, overseeing execution, safety, budget, and quality. Drive client satisfaction and team performance while coordinating mult...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Lead the charge in executing large-scale heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and team performance from award th...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Drive successful execution of large-scale industrial construction projects, overseeing all phases from award to closeout. Lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while maint...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Champion large-scale heavy industrial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and managing budgets, schedules...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Empower your career by leading large-scale heavy industrial construction projects. Oversee execution, safety, budget, and client satisfaction while coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to ensur...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$280K - $300K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation, rapidly designing and deploying AI solutions. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges, ensuring high-quality, scalable systems while th...

2 weeks ago

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

$280K - $300K *

Drive innovation by rapidly designing and deploying AI solutions with cross-functional teams. Leverage your engineering expertise to create scalable systems and prototypes that address high-priority b...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations while fostering supplier relationships and optimizing c...

Chesapeake, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering operations for a healthcare facility, ensuring maintenance excellence through effective team development, preventive practices, and high performance standards a...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the development and execution of subcontract strategies, ensuring project success through effective sourcing, negotiation, and management of subcontractor relationships while collaborating with d...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career as a Property Claims Team Lead, balancing leadership and hands-on claims management. Drive operational effectiveness through technology and analytics while fostering a collaborativ...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead and inspire a remote team of Property Claims Adjusters, driving operational excellence through technology and analytics. Balance management and hands-on support to enhance performance and custome...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a dynamic field environment as a Safety Specialist, ensuring compliance, identifying hazards, and driving safety initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and maintain a cul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic project management team to drive strategic objectives, oversee project phases, and ensure compliance while fostering staff development and cross-functional col...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes and supplier relationships, ensuring efficient raw material sourcing and inventory management while driving cost savings and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Lead the integration of cost controls and scheduling functions, ensuring program-wide governance and financial visibility. Drive consistency and predictability across estimating, forecasting, and anal...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in integrated program controls, enhancing cost, schedule, and forecasting accuracy across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive governance, improve predictability...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Take ownership of integrated program controls within the Center of Excellence, leading cost controls and scheduling functions. Drive governance, enhance predictability, and support financial stewardsh...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Empower program delivery by leading integrated cost controls and scheduling functions. Drive governance, enhance predictability, and support financial stewardship across the portfolio while fostering...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Drive integrated program controls leadership, enhancing cost, schedule, and forecasting accuracy across projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure governance, improve predictability, and suppor...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead integrated program controls, enhancing cost, schedule, and financial visibility across projects. Drive governance, analytics, and continuous improvement to support pred...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Drive program-wide leadership in integrated controls, enhancing cost, schedule, and financial visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish governance standards and improve predictability for...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading integrated program controls within a dynamic team. Drive cost, schedule, and forecasting excellence while enhancing financial visibility and governance across diverse pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in program controls integration, overseeing cost, scheduling, and forecasting functions. Drive governance standards and analytical frameworks to enhance program predictability and fina...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Create and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet operational goals and customer e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.