Continuous Improvement Engineer

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Paarl to manage improvement projects aimed at increasing profitability and efficiency. Responsibilities include conducting time studies, leading process optimization, and collaborating with finance teams. Candidates should have a BEng in Industrial Engineering, 1-3 years of experience, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. A background in agriculture and data analysis skills are beneficial for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience is needed.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Execute improvement projects to enhance cost savings.
• Conduct time studies and process analyses.
• Analyze production data for better decision-making.

Skills

Process analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Innovation

Education

BEng Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer required in Paarl.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execution of ongoing improvement projects aimed at cost savings and profitability
• Conduct time studies and process analyses
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to justify investment in new technology and equipment/implements
• Improve systems to promote data integrity
• Lead process optimisation in various departments
• Analyse production data to gain insights and support decision-making
• Collaborate with the agricultural finance team to reconcile ground-level data with financial figures and propose and implement improvements
• Lead general process improvement projects for agricultural businesses and other departments

Requirements:

• BEng Industrial Engineering degree
• 1–3 years of work experience
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Skilled in process analysis and improvement
• Skilled in project management
• Experience in data analysis (Power BI) will be beneficial
• Enthusiastic about the practical applications of AI
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Agricultural background or interest will be beneficial
• Proactive and innovative