Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer with strong Lean Manufacturing background to drive continuous improvement, optimize production efficiency, and reduce waste in Sandton. The role blends on-site collaboration with strategic remote work for planning and analysis, supporting a culture of operational excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 5+ years in lean manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and strong analytical and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with proven lean manufacturing implementation.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence change.
• Experience in hybrid work environment balancing remote and on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies, including value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen events, and Kanban systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational departments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to ensure process consistency and quality.
• Train and mentor production teams on lean principles and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs related to efficiency, cost, and quality.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Value stream mapping

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing to join their team in Sandton. This role is essential for driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing production efficiency, and reducing waste across all operational areas. You will be instrumental in implementing lean methodologies, empowering teams, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The hybrid nature of this role allows for effective collaboration with on-site teams while providing the flexibility of remote work for strategic planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies, including value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen events, and Kanban systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational departments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process consistency and quality.
• Train and mentor production teams on lean principles and best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, cost, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a proven track record in lean manufacturing implementation.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence change.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and on-site collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and training.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on continuous improvement.