Industrial Engineer - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Hybrid work

Retirement match

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an proactive Industrial Engineer focused on Operational Excellence to join their team in East London. You will drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and business processes, applying Lean and Six Sigma to raise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor teams, and help standardize work, visual management, and performance metrics to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or industrial engineering.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma projects.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and drive change across departments in East London.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze operational data to identify root causes of inefficiencies, quality issues, and cost overruns.
• Develop and implement standard work procedures, visual management systems, and performance metrics.
• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify waste and opportunities for improvement.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements within the East London operations.
• Support the development and implementation of new operational strategies and systems.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (IE/ME)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer focused on Operational Excellence to join their team in East London . This role is dedicated to driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business processes, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall quality and customer satisfaction. You will apply a variety of methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, to analyze current operations, identify waste, and implement sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a change agent with a passion for optimization and a collaborative spirit, working to elevate operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.


• Analyze operational data to identify root causes of inefficiencies, quality issues, and cost overruns.


• Develop and implement standard work procedures, visual management systems, and performance metrics.


• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify waste and opportunities for improvement.


• Train and coach employees at all levels on operational excellence principles and tools.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements within the East London operations.


• Support the development and implementation of new operational strategies and systems.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or industrial engineering.


• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma projects.


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and drive change across departments in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based incentives.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings plan with employer match.


• Dedicated budget for professional development and Lean/Six Sigma certifications.


• A dynamic and collaborative work environment offering hybrid flexibility.