Hybrid Senior Industrial Engineer: Wine Production

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Stellenbosch to optimize winemaking and bottling operations within a hybrid on-site and remote role. You will lead process analysis, cost reduction, and quality controls across the production cycle from grape reception to packaging.

Your leadership will drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration to elevate performance. The ideal candidate brings a Master’s in Industrial Engineering with 6+ years of experience in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on process optimization.
• Experience in the food/beverage or agricultural sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve winemaking and bottling processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to streamline operations.
• Develop and manage production schedules and resource allocation.
• Design and optimize facility layouts and workflows; ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Study material flow, equipment utilization, and labor productivity.
• Collaborate with vineyard management, cellar staff, and sales teams.
• Develop KPIs and reporting systems for operational effectiveness.
• Oversee projects for new equipment installation and process upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Industrial engineering

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Stellenbosch to optimize winemaking and bottling operations within a hybrid on-site and remote role. You will lead process analysis, cost reduction, and quality controls across the production cycle from grape reception to packaging.

Your leadership will drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration to elevate performance. The ideal candidate brings a Master’s in Industrial Engineering with 6+ years of experience in