Industrial Engineer: Hybrid Ops Improvement & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in a hybrid role in Gauteng. You will analyze, design, and improve integrated systems across manufacturing and logistics, driving efficiency and quality improvements.

The role requires a solid analytical foundation, the ability to work with production and management teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to sustain competitive operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in process analysis, data interpretation, and statistical methods.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvement solutions.
• Develop and implement new process designs, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize resource use and productivity.
• Use simulation and modeling to test process changes before implementations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to integrate improvements.
• Track KPIs related to efficiency, cost, and quality and report progress.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product introductions and process upgrades.
• Provide training to operational staff on new processes and best practices.

Skills

Process analysis

Data interpretation

Statistical methods

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in a hybrid role in Gauteng. You will analyze, design, and improve integrated systems across manufacturing and logistics, driving efficiency and quality improvements.

The role requires a solid analytical foundation, the ability to work with production and management teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to sustain competitive operations.