Industrial Engineer: Lean Productivity & Workflow Optimization

Placements24

Southampton

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 27,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid benefits
Pension fund
Annual leave
Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an on-site role in Randburg, Gauteng. You will analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements using lean methods and simulation to boost productivity and output.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years' experience on the shop floor, with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safe, efficient processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial engineering focused on productivity.
  • Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and tools.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and simulation software.
  • Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
  • Develop and implement lean-driven process improvements.
  • Conduct time studies, motion studies, and work sampling to boost efficiency.
  • Design and optimize factory layouts and material flow.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on production data to track performance.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Collaborate with operations teams to implement changes and train staff.
  • Support capacity planning and resource allocation while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Data analysis
Simulation
Process optimization
Time studies
SOP development
Teamwork
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software
Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an on-site role in Randburg, Gauteng. You will analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements using lean methods and simulation to boost productivity and output.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years' experience on the shop floor, with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safe, efficient processes.

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