Industrial Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Industrial Engineer to enhance production systems and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in project management and manufacturing processes to optimize productivity and profitability. Your strong analytical skills will guide decision-making through KPI evaluations, while your proficiency in SAP EP1/S4 will be crucial for maintaining master data. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, and be part of exciting projects that shape the future of production in a global context.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in production and project management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP EP1/S4 and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize production systems to enhance productivity.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects for process improvements.
• Evaluate production KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Lean Knowledge

SAP EP1/S4

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork Skills

English Proficiency

German Proficiency

Education

National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience
• 5 years of professional experience in production (IE, MP, SCM)
• Experience in project management
• Strong affinity for manufacturing processes, especially in serial production environments
• Social and inter-cultural competence
• Knowledge in Lean, as well as good knowledge of project management
• Very good knowledge of SAP EP1/ S4
• Willingness to travel internationally, high flexibility
• Good English skills, both spoken and written, and German is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an international environment, with an analytical, goal-oriented, and structured approach, as well as enthusiasm and openness for new challenges

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and optimize production systems by applying systematic approaches to boost productivity and profitability
• Ensure the continuous improvement of operations across the value stream
• Create and maintain the IE master data
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across the entire value stream related to process improvements, change management and product launches
• Evaluate production KPIs for continuous improvement and to guide decision-making (e.g. OEE, TEEP, etc.)
• Support product cost calculations
• Implement workplace design through time and motion studies (e.g. MTM, REFA)
• Plan and manage capacity and investment planning
• Create and maintain P-FMEA