Industrial Engineer - Operations Optimization

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an proactive Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Optimization to join a fully remote team. You will analyze operational processes, design future-state workflows, and implement data-driven improvements across a global organization.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in operations analysis, with strong skills in Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau and Power BI, plus excellent remote collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering or operations analysis.
Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and data modeling.
Proficient in data analysis software (Excel, SQL, Python) and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
Excellent remote communication and collaboration in distributed teams.
Ability to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational processes to identify efficiency gains and cost reductions.
Develop data-driven strategies for process improvement using Lean Six Sigma.
Design and model future-state operating workflows and systems.
Collaborate with remote stakeholders to implement and monitor changes.
Use analytics and visualization tools to track KPIs and impact.
Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Process mapping

Workflow analysis

Data modeling

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Remote communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Optimization to join their remote team. This position is essential for analyzing and enhancing the efficiency of various operational functions across the organization, regardless of physical location. You will leverage data analytics and process mapping to identify opportunities for improvement, design and test innovative solutions, and oversee their remote implementation. This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who excels in a virtual environment, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and is passionate about driving operational excellence through strategic process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive analysis of operational processes, identifying areas for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
Develop data-driven strategies for process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Design and model future-state operational workflows and systems.
Collaborate closely with remote stakeholders and teams to implement and monitor process changes.
Utilize advanced analytics and visualization tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure impact.
Prepare insightful reports and recommendations for senior management regarding operational enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering or operations analysis.
Strong experience with process mapping , workflow analysis, and data modeling.
Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python) and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Benefits