Industrial Performance Engineer: On-site, Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid coverage

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing an Industrial Performance Engineer for a Queenstown-based manufacturing site (Eastern Cape, ZA). The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and improving plant performance to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality.

You will identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements and drive continuous improvement with data-driven methods, Lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration across production, maintenance and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in industrial engineering, process improvement, or performance analysis in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with data tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar statistical software.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify efficiency, throughput, and quality improvements.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and KPIs for key operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to drive process enhancements.
• Design projects to reduce waste, optimize resources, and lower costs.
• Use statistical tools for data analysis and process capability studies.
• Maintain process documentation including SOPs and work instructions.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee involvement in performance initiatives.
• Ensure solutions comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on process best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing an Industrial Performance Engineer for a Queenstown-based manufacturing site (Eastern Cape, ZA). The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and improving plant performance to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality.

You will identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements and drive continuous improvement with data-driven methods, Lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration across production, maintenance and quality teams.