Industrial Engineer - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Excellence to support operations remotely with occasional travel. You will drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across distributed sites by analysing processes and implementing data-driven solutions and best practices.

The role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, strong data analysis skills, and experience with process mapping and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in industrial engineering with a focus on operations improvement.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate into improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for virtual environments.
• Experience with process mapping software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and performance metrics to track progress.
• Facilitate and lead virtual workshops and training sessions on process improvement techniques.
• Collaborate with site leadership and operational teams to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Conduct remote analysis of plant layouts and workflows to suggest optimal configurations.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Virtual facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Process mapping software

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Excellence to join their team, supporting operations remotely with occasional travel. This role will drive significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across various operational sites. You will analyze business processes, identify areas of waste, and implement data-driven solutions and best practices. This is a key position for an engineer passionate about continuous improvement and shaping the future of operational performance within the organization, working autonomously and collaboratively across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and performance metrics to track progress.
• Facilitate and lead virtual workshops and training sessions on process improvement techniques.
• Collaborate with site leadership and operational teams to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Conduct remote analysis of plant layouts and workflows to suggest optimal configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on operations improvement.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into effective improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for virtual environments.
• Experience with process mapping software and project management tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous learning.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global teams.
• Opportunity to drive strategic operational changes across the company.