FMCG Industrial Engineer — Hybrid Durban, Process Optimization

Placements24

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 550,000 - 850,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Durban operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving production systems to boost efficiency, quality, and safety in a high-volume FMCG environment.

The successful candidate will analyze workflows, identify improvements, and develop data-driven solutions while collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams for safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
3–5 years in industrial engineering in manufacturing (prefer FMCG).
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Experience with CAD and layout design is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies and optimize throughput.
Design and implement new line layouts for safety and ergonomics.
Develop SOPs for all production activities.
Use data analysis to monitor performance and root cause issues.
Collaborate with maintenance, QA and production teams.
Lead kaizen events and apply 5S and value stream mapping.
Plan projects and manage budgets for process improvements.
Evaluate new technologies and equipment for production.
Conduct time and motion studies and establish standards.
Ensure safety and quality compliance at Durban facility.