Lean Production Engineer - Efficiency & Process Optimization

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa seeks an Industrial Engineer focused on production efficiency to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, improve throughput, and reduce costs.

You will work with production, quality, and management teams to identify opportunities and drive implementation, leveraging lean tools and data-driven solutions.

This role offers growth, exposure to modern facilities, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Lead lean improvements using 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Design layouts and workflows to optimize material flow.
• Collect and analyze production data to drive decisions.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions; train staff.
• Prepare management reports on progress and results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

MES

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa seeks an Industrial Engineer focused on production efficiency to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, improve throughput, and reduce costs.

You will work with production, quality, and management teams to identify opportunities and drive implementation, leveraging lean tools and data-driven solutions.

This role offers growth, exposure to modern facilities, and a collaborative culture.