Industrial Engineer - Lean Operations & Optimization

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Richards Bay, South Africa, to improve productivity and optimize workflows across manufacturing processes. You will analyze production systems, design efficient layouts, and implement new methodologies to enhance performance and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong proficiency in Lean, CAD, Excel, and Minitab.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as Industrial Engineer in manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, optimization techniques, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
  • Design and implement optimal layouts and workflows to maximize space and material flow.
  • Conduct time and motion studies and develop SOPs to boost efficiency.
  • Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with production staff and management to implement changes and measure impact.
  • Prepare reports, cost-benefit analyses, and presentations for proposed improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Process optimization
Simulation software

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD
Excel
Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Richards Bay, South Africa, to improve productivity and optimize workflows across manufacturing processes. You will analyze production systems, design efficient layouts, and implement new methodologies to enhance performance and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong proficiency in Lean, CAD, Excel, and Minitab.

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