Industrial Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production lines, toolsets, or value streams
• Improve PM green-to-green time through standardization, lean methods, and optimized workflows
• Reduce unplanned downtime using structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Lead scrap reduction, rework reduction, and yield improvement efforts
• Develop and implement standard work, visual controls, and operating procedures
• Manage key factory KPIs related to uptime, PM performance, yield, scrap, and execution
• Translate manufacturing data into clear problem statements, priorities, ownership, and action plans
• Drive cross-functional accountability across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Automation/IT
• Support startup, ramp-up, and optimization of new production lines
• Partner with Automation/IT and Engineering to help define and implement the automation environment supporting KPI reporting, process visibility, and operational control
• Use manufacturing and automation system data to identify losses, validate root causes, and sustain improvements
• Train and coach engineers and site leaders in structured problem solving and data-driven decision making
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination as the function continues to mature

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardization, waste elimination, and root cause problem solving
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to identify issues, prioritize work, and verify results
• Experience identifying and implementing automation-enabled solutions to improve process performance, visibility, control, or execution in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, coach others, and support development of individuals and teams through collaborative leadership
• Strong cross-functional leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing
• Experience improving PM performance, maintenance workflows, or equipment uptime
• Experience leading scrap reduction, yield improvement, and operational standardization
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Familiarity with SAP, MES, CMMS, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar manufacturing and reporting systems
• Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, HMI interfaces, or related digital manufacturing technologies
• Experience supporting line startup, ramp-up, factory expansion, or operating model transitions

Position Impact

The Industrial Engineering Manager plays a critical role in improving factory performance and helping build the standardized, automation-enabled operating environment required for the facility to transition, ramp, and scale successfully.

Pay

The range for this position is $116,088.00 - $159,621.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.