Production Efficiency Engineer

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunities in Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Efficiency Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and boost output on the production floor. The role focuses on driving productivity improvements, reducing costs, and upholding quality and safety standards on site in Queenstown.

You will partner with production teams to analyze workflows, apply lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping, and troubleshoot issues affecting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in production engineering or process improvement.
• Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production lines to identify inefficiencies and improvement areas.
• Implement lean techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Develop and document SOPs to ensure consistency.
• Conduct time studies and work sampling to optimize man-machine interactions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to sustain process changes.
• Monitor production metrics and report efficiency gains and cost savings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Production Efficiency Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance output in Queenstown . This role is vital for driving improvements in productivity, reducing operational costs, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety on the production floor. You will work closely with production teams to analyze workflows, implement lean methodologies, and troubleshoot issues that hinder efficiency. This position offers a great opportunity to make a significant impact on the manufacturing operations within the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production lines to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency.
• Conduct time studies and work sampling to optimize man-machine interactions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to implement and sustain process changes.
• Monitor production metrics and report on efficiency gains and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production engineering or process improvement.
• Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Effective communication skills for working with shop floor personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Training opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.
• Opportunity to work in a key industrial role in Queenstown .