Industrial Engineering Manager

Job Title: Industrial Engineering Manager

Job Description

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 critical 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 low-mix/high-flow production.
• 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 (EHS) 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• 5 years of Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing experience in a high-mix, complex production environment.
• Strong experience in facility layout design, process improvement, and throughput optimization.
• Expertise in Value Stream Mapping, RCCA, Visual Management, and Gemba practices.
• Hands-on, floor-focused leadership style – thrives in a manufacturing floor environment.
• Strong facilities and maintenance management experience, including preventive maintenance strategies.
• Experience managing high-mix, low-flow and low-mix, high-flow production systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive or transportation manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. The role requires a hands-on approach, frequently interacting on the manufacturing floor. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with cross-functional teams and leading initiatives for operational enhancements. Safety and compliance are prioritized, ensuring all environmental, health, and safety standards are met.

Job Type & Location

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

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 Nov 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70 - $85