Hybrid Lean Industrial Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineering Specialist in George, Western Cape. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote work to optimize production processes and reduce costs. You will lead time studies, implement SOPs, and apply lean principles across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, strong data analysis, and experience with CAD/ERP tools. Grow with a supportive manufacturing group offering development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering within manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and CAD tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ERP familiarity is a plus.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule in George.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify improvements and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement new process layouts, workflows, and SOPs.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Apply lean tools to eliminate waste and improve value streams.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and management to implement changes.
• Design and maintain material handling and inventory systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for production needs.
• Maintain detailed process documentation and performance metrics.
• Participate in cross-functional teams on continuous improvement.
• Provide training and technical support for new processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

CAD tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineering Specialist in George, Western Cape. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote work to optimize production processes and reduce costs. You will lead time studies, implement SOPs, and apply lean principles across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, strong data analysis, and experience with CAD/ERP tools. Grow with a supportive manufacturing group offering development opportunities.