Industrial Engineer: Lean Layout & Material Flow

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks an Industrial Engineer specializing in layout design and material flow optimization to enhance facility efficiency. You will analyze current layouts, design optimized plant layouts, and model material flow using CAD and simulation tools to reduce bottlenecks and travel time.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with safety standards as the business scales operations in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in facility layout design and material flow optimization.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks for layout design.
• Experience with simulation software for material flow analysis.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and application to facility design.
• Excellent analytical and spatial reasoning skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in manufacturing or logistics in Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing facility layouts and material flow for inefficiencies.
• Design optimized plant layouts, workstations, and storage areas using CAD.
• Model and simulate material flow to assess proposals.
• Apply lean principles to reduce waste in handling and movement.
• Collaborate with operations, production, and safety teams.
• Develop standardized work procedures for material handling.
• Support selection and implementation of material handling equipment.
• Prepare layout drawings, documentation, and reports for management.
• Assist capacity planning and future facility expansion strategies.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks an Industrial Engineer specializing in layout design and material flow optimization to enhance facility efficiency. You will analyze current layouts, design optimized plant layouts, and model material flow using CAD and simulation tools to reduce bottlenecks and travel time.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with safety standards as the business scales operations in the Northern Cape.