Industrial Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing company in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced industrial engineer to lead and optimize production systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and between 5 to 10 years of experience in production environments. Responsibilities include planning and improving systems to boost productivity, and managing cross-functional projects. Experience with Lean methodologies and SAP EP1/S4 is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience required.
• 5 years of professional experience in production (IE, MP, SCM).
• Experience in project management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Planning and optimizing production systems.
• Ensure continuous improvement of operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects related to process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge in Lean

Project management

Social and intercultural competence

Strong affinity for manufacturing processes

Very good knowledge of SAP EP1/S4

Education

National Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP EP1

SAP S4

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5-10 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 intercultural competence
• Knowledge in Lean, as well as good knowledge of project management
• Very good knowledge of SAP EP1/ S4

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and optimising production systems by applying systematic approaches to boost productivity and profitability
• Ensure the continuous improvement of operations across the value stream
• Responsible for planning and optimising production systems by applying systematic approaches to boost productivity and profitability
• Ensure the continuous improvement of operations across the value stream
• Plan, analyze and optimise the production system
• Create and maintain IE master data (e.g. Routing, BOM, Workcenter)
• 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.)
• Perform 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