Remote Principal Industrial Engineer – Strategy & Ops

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remoto; USD 54.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

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Remote work

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations planning in a remote-first capacity. The role focuses on developing long-term strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness through advanced modeling and simulation.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research and 12+ years in senior-level industrial engineering roles, with strong leadership and communication skills for executive engagement.

Competenze

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with focus on strategic planning and operations optimization at a senior level.
• Extensive experience with advanced modeling, simulation (discrete-event, agent-based), and optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans that deliver significant business impact.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration and executive engagement.
• Deep understanding of industry best practices in operations management and supply chain.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in an industrial context is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in South Africa; remote role.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for operational excellence across the organization.
• Lead design and optimization of complex systems including supply chains, production networks, and logistics.
• Use advanced modeling and simulation to forecast future operational requirements and identify risks.
• Conduct business case analyses for major strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, technology adoption, and process re-engineering.
• Develop frameworks to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement at a strategic level.
• Mentor and guide other engineers and analysts on strategic planning projects.
• Present complex strategic findings to executive leadership.
• Ensure alignment of operational plans with sustainability and efficiency goals.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Formazione

PhD or Master’s in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations planning in a remote-first capacity. The role focuses on developing long-term strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness through advanced modeling and simulation.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research and 12+ years in senior-level industrial engineering roles, with strong leadership and communication skills for executive engagement.