Continuous Improvement Engineer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Industrial Engineer based in Paarl, Western Cape. Responsible for executing improvement projects aimed at profitability and cost savings, the ideal candidate should hold a BEng in Industrial Engineering and possess 1-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Afrikaans and English, along with project management and data analysis skills, particularly in Power BI, is essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to various departments and agricultural businesses.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work experience in related fields.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI is beneficial.
• Proactive and innovative with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute ongoing improvement projects for cost savings.
• Conduct time studies and process analyses.
• Lead process optimization initiatives across departments.
• Collaborate with the agricultural finance team on data reconciliation.

Skills

Process analysis

Project management

Data analysis (Power BI)

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Education

BEng Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Reference:

10807 MLR

Consultant:

Michelle le Roux

Job Description:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.