Junior Industrial Engineer - Lean & CI Starter

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to support Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations. You will work with senior engineers and production staff to identify opportunities, implement small process changes, and contribute to a culture of ongoing development.

The role offers training and mentorship, with focus on Lean tools (5S, Kaizen), standard work, time studies, SOPs, and data-driven performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Basic understanding of process analysis, data collection, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing current production processes for efficiency gains.
• Support Lean tools like 5S, Kaizen events, and standard work.
• Conduct time studies and help develop SOPs.
• Gather and analyze production data to monitor metrics.
• Participate in team meetings and suggest improvements.
• Document processes and track project progress; prepare basic reports.
• Collaborate with staff to implement minor process changes.
• Maintain plant layout and workflow documentation.
• Support safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Learn and apply new CI methodologies under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to support Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations. You will work with senior engineers and production staff to identify opportunities, implement small process changes, and contribute to a culture of ongoing development.

The role offers training and mentorship, with focus on Lean tools (5S, Kaizen), standard work, time studies, SOPs, and data-driven performance monitoring.