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Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager

The Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across the manufacturing site by leading high-impact industrial engineering initiatives. This role oversees a team of engineers and partners closely with Operations leadership to optimize processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and deploy advanced technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, hands-on problem-solving capability, and a proven ability to lead transformation in a high-growth manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute the Industrial Engineering strategy aligned to site and global business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of industrial engineers across multiple shifts or sites.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
• Influence cross-functional leaders and drive alignment for engineering initiatives and improvement programs.

Process Optimization

• Analyze workflows, material flow, and production lines to identify improvement opportunities and remove waste.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to ensure optimal performance.
• Define and implement standardized work, manufacturing best practices, and performance metrics.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions (A3, DMAIC, 5 Why, etc.).

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate, introduce, and deploy automation solutions, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 tools.
• Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and simulation models to predict bottlenecks and optimize plant performance.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies.

Cost, Productivity & Capital Projects

• Deliver measurable improvements in labor productivity, throughput, cycle time, and operational cost reduction.
• Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, and process flow optimization for current and future state operations.
• Support capital investment projects including ROI analysis, layout creation, and equipment specification.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through waste elimination, efficiency improvements, and automation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Provide industrial engineering support for New Product Introduction (NPI), new equipment installation, and plant expansions.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, escalating risks and proposing solutions with strong data-driven rationale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering roles within a manufacturing environment (high-mix/complex operations preferred).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, ideally across multiple sites or a large-scale operation.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success driving large-scale productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (bilingual required).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.