Industrial Efficiency Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Efficiency Engineer to join the Stellenbosch team. You will analyze workflows, identify waste, and implement strategic improvements to optimize resources and reduce costs. Strong analytical skills and change-management ability are essential.

The role collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams to embed new processes and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Kaizen/5S principles. A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial engineering focused on efficiency improvements.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; effective training/communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing industrial processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Design and implement waste reduction, cost control, and productivity strategies.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure improvement.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to integrate new processes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma (Kaizen, 5S) to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and management recommendations on improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Process Mapping

Simulation Tools

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process Simulation Software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Industrial Efficiency Engineer to join their established team in Stellenbosch . This role is dedicated to enhancing the overall efficiency and productivity of our manufacturing and operational processes. You will be responsible for analyzing workflows, identifying areas of waste, and implementing strategic improvements to optimize resource utilization and reduce operational costs. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of process improvement methodologies, and the ability to drive change within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of existing industrial processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Design and implement strategies for waste reduction, cost control, and productivity enhancement.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to track the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality control teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for management on process improvements and operational strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on efficiency improvements.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and 5S methodologies.
• Familiarity with process mapping and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train and motivate teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A supportive and forward-thinking work culture.