How to hire an industrial organization manager

How to hire an industrial organization manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial organization manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an industrial organization manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial organization manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the industrial organization manager you need to hire. Certain industrial organization manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An industrial organization manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, industrial organization managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of industrial organization managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Industrial Organization Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Organization Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$28-61
   Manager, Center Operations	The duties of a manager of center operations depend on one's industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing business operations, setting targets, assessing the workforce's performance, and performing corrective measures on any issues or concerns... Show more	$18-46
   Group Manager	Group Managers are employees who oversee a specific department, team, or any group in the company. They are usually tenured employees or industry experts... Show more	$37-85

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Development
   • HR
   • Project Management
   • Phone Calls
   • Professional Development
   • Organization Design
   • Shared Services
   • Organic Search
   • SEO
   • Leadership Development
   • Business Process
   • Operational Efficiency
   • EPA
   • GC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform ongoing infrastructure evaluations, Q.A., manage and identify life cycle replacement of critical assets, budget preparation and administration.
   • Experience with a LIMS system for tracking samples.
   • Evaluate and insure all finish data pass EPA and laboratory QA/QC procedures.
   • Monitor and maintain multiple FID -type gas chromatographs and gas extractors during drilling.
   • Coordinate with QC officer and LIMS administrator to develop concise, accurate, client-friendly reporting formats for all organics analyses.
   • Establish comprehensive e-Commerce statistical reporting and visualization strategy for all business units; require learning multiple vendor portals for customer perspectives.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your industrial organization manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An industrial organization manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, industrial organization managers' average salary in mississippi is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level industrial organization managers earn 53% less than senior-level industrial organization managers.
   • Certifications. An industrial organization manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an industrial organization manager's salary.

   Average industrial organization manager salary

   $88,116yearly

   $42.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial organization manager salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

   Average industrial organization manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$115,781	$56
   2	Connecticut	$113,484	$55
   3	Massachusetts	$102,945	$49
   4	Pennsylvania	$101,775	$49
   5	New York	$101,557	$49
   6	Minnesota	$99,202	$48
   7	Texas	$95,543	$46
   8	Washington	$93,718	$45
   9	Wisconsin	$91,582	$44
   10	Nebraska	$91,367	$44
   11	California	$89,065	$43
   12	North Carolina	$86,800	$42
   13	New Hampshire	$85,469	$41
   14	Iowa	$83,402	$40
   15	North Dakota	$83,366	$40
   16	Georgia	$80,533	$39
   17	Alabama	$79,904	$38
   18	Illinois	$78,826	$38
   19	Florida	$77,604	$37
   20	Missouri	$73,700	$35

   Average industrial organization manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Deloitte	$125,087	$60.14	1,479
   2	Amazon	$122,310	$58.80	1,280
   3	Accenture	$122,116	$58.71	1,605
   4	Salesforce	$111,667	$53.69	27
   5	Siemens Enterprise Communications Inc	$104,818	$50.39
   6	KPMG LLP	$90,221	$43.38	114
   7	Iron Mountain	$88,281	$42.44	4
   8	Catalyst On Line	$88,128	$42.37
   9	BSH Home Appliances Corporation	$87,839	$42.23
   10	Abrams International Incorporated	$87,557	$42.09
   11	Prudential Bank	$86,761	$41.71	2
   12	UMiami Health System	$85,566	$41.14
   13	Qurate Retail	$84,719	$40.73	18
   14	Siemens	$82,824	$39.82	38
   15	Planned Parenthood	$80,765	$38.83	8
   16	Tampa General Hospital	$79,903	$38.41	6
   17	Sacred Heart Community Service	$79,131	$38.04
   18	Service Employees International Union Local 205	$73,420	$35.30	3
   19	McLane	$73,138	$35.16	1
   20	CHANEL	$72,575	$34.89	3

4. Writing an industrial organization manager job description

   A job description for an industrial organization manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an industrial organization manager job description:

   Industrial organization manager job description example

   The primary purpose of this position is to identify and investigate all aspects of organized retail crime in the stores/geographic area assigned, and to assist in conducting special high-level investigations as needed. Develops strategies to reduce organized retail criminal activity. With a focus on investigating organized retail crime, this position helps to identify and develop appropriate reporting methods and mechanisms to maximize efficiencies and best practices within the area of responsibility and across the asset protection organization. The position will require relationship building with law enforcement, vertical retailers, ORCA committees and groups, and various field asset protection partners as required. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.
   The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
   Leads and manages investigations regarding organized criminal activity. Investigates incidents of organized retail crime and bring to a successful conclusion through the identification and prosecution of offenders. Identify incidents of organized retail crime through available information, such as LPMS, Hawkeye, DeepCam; and information provided by field AP. Collects, analyzes, and monitors intelligence through networking with state and local associations as well as computer-based programs and skills. Partner with law enforcement at local, state, and federal levels to identify, investigate, and prosecute external theft offenders. Identifies and develops strategies to reduce criminal theft activity. Educate our Rite Aid community and our law enforcement partners by delivering organized retail crime training. Work with local ORC groups and committees to help identify organized retail crime and to bring prolific shoplifters to a successful conclusion. Maintains a communication network that allows the flow of investigative information pertaining to e-Commerce fencing of stolen goods. Assist stores and field AP staff in identifying organized external theft activity, and work with them to develop proactive controls to prevent theft.
   Education and/or Experience
   H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferred. 10 years of experience in investigation of retail loss prevention, criminal justice, law enforcement - preferably five years of which is organized retail crime investigations required.
   Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
   Loss Prevention Certified Professional (LPC) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel when applicable.
   The following qualities are required of the Asset Protection District Leader:
   Minimum age of 21 years old to travel for business. Ability to pass drug test. Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated. Ability to preserve confidentiality of information. Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency. Ability to work weekends on a frequent basis. Ability to work extended days on a regular basis. Ability to work day or evening hours. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects. Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes. Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
   The following qualities are helpful:
   Ten-key punch speed of 4,000 SPH. Typing speed of 40 WPM. Ability to read, write, and/or speak English.
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right industrial organization manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial organization manager job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial organization manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit industrial organization managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial organization manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the industrial organization manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new industrial organization manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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