Industrial Engineering Manager

Industrial Engineering Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineering Manager with expertise in Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing process optimization, facility layout design, and plant maintenance. This role is crucial in streamlining production, improving efficiency, managing facility operations, and supporting new product lines. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives on the manufacturing floor and has a deep understanding of Lean methodologies, high-mix / low-flow production, operational scalability, and facility infrastructure management.

Responsibilities :

• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve manufacturing throughput, labor efficiency, and process flow.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive process enhancements.
• Implement Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Develop Visual Management Systems to increase real-time production transparency.
• Drive throughput improvements and labor hour reduction strategies.
• Apply Gemba principles to understand and solve shop floor challenges.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows for multiple product lines, including high-mix / low-flow and new low-mix / high-flow lines.
• Design and implement an optimized manufacturing space layout to support production expansion.
• Ensure the facility layout supports scalability, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on capital investment projects related to manufacturing infrastructure.
• Oversee plant maintenance, facility operations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and increase equipment reliability.
• Manage facility utilities, repairs, and safety compliance in alignment with operational needs.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety standards are met across the facility.
• Lead cross-functional projects to drive operational improvements.
• Work closely with leadership and be a key decision-maker in future growth initiatives.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The work environment is dynamic and focused on the manufacturing floor, providing opportunities to work closely with production teams to drive improvements. The role requires a hands-on approach, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and scalability in the facility.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.