Industrial Engineer: Lead Process Optimization & Innovation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Richards Bay operation in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design and optimize manufacturing processes, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of related experience, and hands-on use of CAD. Strong Lean skills (5S, Kaizen, VSM) and teamwork are essential for success in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years in industrial engineering focusing on manufacturing process design.
• Experience with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) and CAD layout design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of problems, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless process implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, and tooling to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish production standards and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including flow charts, layouts, and P&IDs.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Train production personnel on new or revised manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Richards Bay operation in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design and optimize manufacturing processes, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of related experience, and hands-on use of CAD. Strong Lean skills (5S, Kaizen, VSM) and teamwork are essential for success in this environment.