Hybrid Lean Industrial Engineer: Operations Excellence

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive operations efficiency at its Mahikeng facility in North West. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and improving processes using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with hybrid on-site and remote work components.

You will work with production teams and management to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions, conducting time and motion studies and maintaining SOPs and flowcharts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on operations efficiency.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience (VSM, 5S, Kaizen).
• Proficiency in process analysis, simulation software, and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of production planning and control systems; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Design and implement Lean-based process improvements and optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs and flowcharts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare regular management reports.
• Support new technologies and automation implementations.
• Participate in facility layout design and material flow optimization.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards; foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Time and motion studies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

VSM

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive operations efficiency at its Mahikeng facility in North West. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and improving processes using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with hybrid on-site and remote work components.

You will work with production teams and management to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions, conducting time and motion studies and maintaining SOPs and flowcharts.