Global Industrial Transformation Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Global exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer for a market-leading industrial conglomerate in Sandton. This strategic leadership role focuses on long-term operational improvements across global operations, driving efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

You will develop and implement advanced operational strategies, mentor teams of engineers, and guide senior management on transformation initiatives with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with strategic leadership and large-scale transformation.
• Master Black Belt in Six Sigma preferred.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million dollar improvement projects.
• Experience with global operations and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for operational excellence across multiple business units.
• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, etc.
• Analyze global operational performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Mentor and guide teams of industrial engineers.
• Develop and deploy standardized best practices for operational processes.
• Evaluate and recommend investments in new technologies and automation.
• Advise senior management on operational strategy and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop robust business cases and financial justifications for strategic projects.
• Represent the company in industry forums and stay abreast of trends.
• Drive adoption of digital transformation tools and methodologies within operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Influencing

Project management

Data analysis

Global operations

Education

MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer for a market-leading industrial conglomerate in Sandton. This strategic leadership role focuses on long-term operational improvements across global operations, driving efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

You will develop and implement advanced operational strategies, mentor teams of engineers, and guide senior management on transformation initiatives with a hybrid work arrangement.