Industrial Engineering Manager
📍 Riverside County, CA | On-site
💵 $140,000 – $175,000/year BASE
About the Role
My client is seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineering Manager to drive process improvement, facility optimization, and throughput across both custom and standardized product lines. This leadership role blends Lean Six Sigma strategy with boots-on-the-ground execution and will be instrumental in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.
Key Focus Areas
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput, labor efficiency, and flow
- Conduct value stream mapping and RCCA investigations
- Implement visual management systems and Gemba walk culture
Manufacturing Optimization
- Increase productivity across both high-mix/low-flow (custom) and low-mix/high-flow (standardized) lines
- Reduce labor hours and drive data-informed workflow improvements
Facility Layout & Capacity Planning
- Redesign plant layout to support production scalability
- Collaborate on infrastructure-related capital investment projects
- Ensure optimal use of space, safety, and workflow
Facilities & Maintenance Oversight
- Lead plant maintenance and preventive maintenance initiatives
- Oversee EHS compliance, utilities, and infrastructure upgrades
Cross-functional Leadership
- Partner with senior leadership to align production strategy with growth plans
- Champion operational excellence across departments
What You Bring
- Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified
- 5+ years in high-mix manufacturing environments
- Proven experience in layout design, facility management, and continuous improvement
- Strong command of RCCA, Gemba, and visual management
- Comfortable being on the floor and leading from the front
Bonus Points
- Background in automotive or transportation manufacturing