Head of Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement plan

Training & certs

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Industrial Engineer in the Tembisa, Gauteng area to drive operational excellence. You will lead a team of engineers, develop strategic improvement plans, and deliver cost-efficient solutions across all departments, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will champion lean initiatives, manage capital projects, and partner with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals for sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years' progressive industrial engineering experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise; Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and operations management.
• Advanced proficiency in simulation/modeling software and statistical tools.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers with technical guidance.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Oversee analysis of production systems and implement improvements.
• Design layouts and material handling to optimize plant flow.
• Champion lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma projects for measurable gains.
• Build business cases for capital investments in equipment/tech.
• Set and monitor KPIs for operations and process control.
• Collaborate with senior management to align engineering with strategy.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality standards across operations.
• Manage multiple projects with timely, budget-conscious delivery.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration for integrated problem-solving.

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Industrial Engineer in the Tembisa, Gauteng area to drive operational excellence. You will lead a team of engineers, develop strategic improvement plans, and deliver cost-efficient solutions across all departments, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will champion lean initiatives, manage capital projects, and partner with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals for sustained growth.