Hybrid Lean Process Engineer – Agricultural Processing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer for a role with our client, a leading producer of agricultural products, based in Paarl, Western Cape. This hybrid position balances on-site process observation with remote data analysis, planning, and reporting.

You will optimize production, drive continuous improvement, and work with plant managers and QA teams. The ideal candidate has strong industrial engineering background, experience in agricultural processing or food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in agricultural processing or food manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate existing production processes to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other optimization projects.
• Design and recommend plant layout and workflow improvements to boost efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation including SOPs.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer for a role with our client, a leading producer of agricultural products, based in Paarl, Western Cape. This hybrid position balances on-site process observation with remote data analysis, planning, and reporting.

You will optimize production, drive continuous improvement, and work with plant managers and QA teams. The ideal candidate has strong industrial engineering background, experience in agricultural processing or food