Industrial Engineer: Lean Process Design & Optimization

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our client in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on analyzing and redesigning processes to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.

You will map current workflows, develop optimized designs, and conduct time studies to establish performance standards. Collaboration with production, quality, and management teams is essential to achieve buy-in and ensure successful implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a focus on process analysis and design.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and process mapping techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with process modeling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be able to work on-site in Benoni, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop detailed process maps, flowcharts, and documentation for existing and proposed systems.
• Design and implement optimized workflows to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Conduct time studies and work sampling to establish performance standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and management teams to gather requirements and ensure buy-in for proposed changes.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to measure process performance and the impact of implemented solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to equipment utilization and material handling systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to problem-solving efforts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Mapping

Analytical Thinking

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our client in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on analyzing and redesigning processes to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.

You will map current workflows, develop optimized designs, and conduct time studies to establish performance standards. Collaboration with production, quality, and management teams is essential to achieve buy-in and ensure successful implementation.