Manager, Industrial Engineering
About The Position
The Industrial Engineering Manager is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for driving operational excellence across global manufacturing and assembly operations. The role develops and deploys labor standards, process improvements, and productivity enhancements, using industrial engineering practices such as time studies, line balancing, and work measurement to optimize resource utilization, improve labor efficiency, and support scalable growth across regions. The manager collaborates across operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement, finance, and engineering to achieve measurable performance improvements. This is an onsite position in Kohler, Wisconsin, with onsite work four days per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. The salary range is $135,600–$211,000, with the specific offer potentially influenced by experience, education, and work location. The position is eligible for performance bonus or variable incentive compensation. Kohler provides access to applicable benefit programs starting on the first day of employment, with no waiting period.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
- 8–10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering; multi-site or global experience is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in time-study techniques, labor-standard development, and work measurement.
- Experience with standard-work creation, line balancing, and ergonomic assessment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and industrial engineering software tools, such as simulation tools, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in MOST, MTM, or MODAPTS.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or labor-tracking technologies.
- Exposure to international manufacturing environments and diverse labor models.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from an Industrial Engineering perspective.
- Experience in a multi-site or global manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain standardized, accurate labor standards for global manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Conduct time studies, work sampling, and motion analysis, including methods such as MOST, MTM, and MODAPTS, to identify productivity opportunities.
- Lead line balancing, process-flow optimization, and workstation layout design to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
- Support cost modeling and capacity planning in collaboration with operations and finance teams.
- Drive global standardization of industrial engineering tools, templates, and methodologies across manufacturing sites.
- Coach and train site-level engineers and operational teams on industrial engineering practices and labor analysis techniques.
- Collaborate with Lean/Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate industrial engineering principles into broader operational transformation efforts.
- Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and labor impact, and recommend design optimizations to improve efficiency.
- Develop and manage labor productivity KPIs and reporting systems to track progress and identify gaps.
Benefits
- Access to applicable benefit programs beginning on the first day of employment, with no waiting period.
- Competitive total rewards package supporting health and wellbeing.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
