Hybrid Industrial Engineer: Plant Optimization & Lean Sigma

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 760,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to large-scale industrial ops

Safety-focused culture

Relocation assistance

Tools and equipment provided

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Industrial Engineer role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The position focuses on optimizing plant processes, boosting productivity, and ensuring safe, compliant operations within a dynamic hybrid work setup.

The role involves analyzing production, designing layouts, and leading cross-functional projects to improve throughput and reduce downtime while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• ≥5 years experience in industrial engineering in plant/manufacturing.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Experience with process simulation and statistical tools.
• CAD proficiency for layout design.
• Able to lead projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Hybrid work model with on-site and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes to identify efficiency gains and cost reductions.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Design and improve plant layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new equipment or process changes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and operational guidelines.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to apply best practices.
• Use statistical analysis and simulation to model process performance.
• Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects end-to-end.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and plant staff.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Industrial Engineer role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The position focuses on optimizing plant processes, boosting productivity, and ensuring safe, compliant operations within a dynamic hybrid work setup.

The role involves analyzing production, designing layouts, and leading cross-functional projects to improve throughput and reduce downtime while maintaining safety standards.