Industrial Engineer: Lean Production & Cost Reduction

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Sur place; EUR 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid contribution

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to drive production efficiency and cost reductions on the factory floor. You will analyze processes, implement lean techniques, and work closely with operators to reduce waste and improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years of experience, with strong data analysis, problem solving, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years as Industrial Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with time and motion studies, process mapping and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; proficient in Excel.

Responsabilités

• Analyze production processes to identify waste, inefficiency, and high cost.
• Develop and implement lean techniques (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to improve workflow and reduce waste.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish production standards and optimize labor utilization.
• Implement cost reduction strategies through process optimization, material utilization improvements, and energy efficiency measures.
• Monitor production KPIs (e.g., OEE, yield, cycle time) and report on performance to management.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for efficient and safe production practices.
• Train production staff on new processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the implementation of new product lines or process changes, ensuring efficient integration in Queenstown.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to drive production efficiency and cost reductions on the factory floor. You will analyze processes, implement lean techniques, and work closely with operators to reduce waste and improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years of experience, with strong data analysis, problem solving, and teamwork.