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Lean & Industrial Engineering Manager

Pendergrass, GAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$122,951–$210,773 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Productivity
  • Labor Efficiency
  • Capacity Optimization
  • Material Flow
  • Factory Layout
  • Labor Standards

Nice to have

  • Greenfield facility
  • Production launch
  • Lean operating systems

Role summary

The Lean & Industrial Engineering Manager will lead the development and execution of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering strategies for the Pendergrass facility. This leader will drive productivity, labor efficiency, capacity optimization, material flow, and operational excellence while building a culture of continuous improvement that supports plant growth and long-term performance. Key responsibilities include leading the Lean & Industrial Engineering function, optimizing operations, establishing standards, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver measurable business results. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Lean Manufacturing, and experience leading initiatives and teams.


Lean & Industrial Engineering Manager – Pendergrass

Position Summary

The Lean & Industrial Engineering Manager will lead the development and execution of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering strategies for the Pendergrass facility. This leader will drive productivity, labor efficiency, capacity optimization, material flow, and operational excellence while building a culture of continuous improvement that supports plant growth and long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Lean & Industrial Engineering function and develop team capabilities.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimize productivity, labor utilization, capacity, manufacturing flow, and factory layout.
  • Establish labor standards, staffing models, capacity plans, and performance metrics.
  • Lead Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and structured problem-solving efforts.
  • Partner cross-functionally to improve operational performance and deliver measurable business results.
  • Build a culture of accountability, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
  • 5–7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Manufacturing Operations.
  • Experience leading Lean, productivity, or Industrial Engineering initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles, work measurement, capacity planning, line balancing, and process optimization.
  • Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements using data and analysis.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Manufacturing, Lean, or Industrial Engineering leadership experience.
  • Experience managing Lean, Industrial Engineering, or Continuous Improvement teams.
  • Experience supporting a greenfield facility, major expansion, or production launch.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
  • Experience implementing Lean operating systems and advanced manufacturing improvement strategies.
  • Knowledge of Industry 4.0, MES, manufacturing analytics, and material flow optimization.

Role Mission

Build and scale a high-performing manufacturing operation by establishing Lean systems, Industrial Engineering standards, and a continuous improvement culture that enhances safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Key Competencies

Lean Manufacturing • Industrial Engineering • Operational Excellence • Continuous Improvement • Productivity Improvement • Capacity Planning • Factory Layout & Material Flow • People Leadership • Data-Driven Decision Making • Change Management • Cross-Functional Leadership


You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 


EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law. 


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Pay Transparency
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Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.


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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Job ID 524923 Posted since 07-Oct-2026 Organization Smart Infrastructure Field of work Manufacturing Company Siemens Industry, Inc. Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Office/Site only Employment type Permanent Location(s)
  • Pendergrass - Georgia - United States of America
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