Industrial Engineer: Lean & Six Sigma for Ops (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Health and wellness programs

Pension fund and savings schemes

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Industrial Engineer in Vereeniging for a hybrid role. You will drive operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain, focusing on process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams, develop SOPs, and train staff while monitoring KPIs to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on manufacturing and operations.
• Proven experience applying lean and Six Sigma principles; Green Belt preferred.
• Proficiency in process analysis, simulation, and data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, cost, and quality improvements.
• Lead lean initiatives (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen events).
• Lead Six Sigma projects to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Design and optimize production layouts and material flow for efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Develop SOPs and train staff on new processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve operations.
• Support supply chain optimization including inventory and logistics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data visualization tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Industrial Engineer in Vereeniging for a hybrid role. You will drive operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain, focusing on process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams, develop SOPs, and train staff while monitoring KPIs to sustain improvements.