Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence & Lean Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Manufacturing hub environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Manufacturing Excellence to drive lean initiatives, optimize production, and elevate quality across the plant. You will lead Kaizen events, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, and data-driven improvements; design efficient layouts; and mentor teams toward lasting operational excellence.

Collaborating with QA and production staff, you will implement changes that boost throughput and reduce defects in a fast-paced

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of IE experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools and process improvements.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and process simulation.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead lean projects including Kaizen events, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of waste and defects.
• Develop standardized work procedures across manufacturing lines.
• Design and optimize layouts and material flow for efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Train staff on lean principles and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Root cause analysis

Standardized work

Factory layout design

Material flow

Quality improvement

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Statistical analysis software

Process simulation tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Manufacturing Excellence to drive lean initiatives, optimize production, and elevate quality across the plant. You will lead Kaizen events, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, and data-driven improvements; design efficient layouts; and mentor teams toward lasting operational excellence.

Collaborating with QA and production staff, you will implement changes that boost throughput and reduce defects in a fast-paced