Industrial Engineer - Lean & Six Sigma for Efficiency

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an motivated and analytical Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to help improve manufacturing processes, optimize resource use, and raise productivity and quality on the factory floor.

You will work with production teams to apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, conduct time and motion studies, and support on-site layout and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on practical, measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production lines and workflows to identify efficiency and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement process enhancements using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workstation design and operator performance.
• Assist in design and layout of new or reconfigured production facilities.
• Monitor production output and quality metrics, troubleshoot deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and line workers to ensure successful adoption of new procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an motivated and analytical Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to help improve manufacturing processes, optimize resource use, and raise productivity and quality on the factory floor.

You will work with production teams to apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, conduct time and motion studies, and support on-site layout and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on practical, measurable results.