Industrial Engineer - Operations Performance Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 350.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Engaging operational improvement work

Stable work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly analytical Industrial Engineer to measure, analyze, and improve performance across operations. You will develop KPIs, create dashboards, and produce insightful reports to guide management decisions, with on-site collaboration to drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and process improvement in the Free State. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data collection and apply optimization strategies

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years in industrial engineering or operations analysis.
• Strong analytical and data modeling skills with Excel/SQL or similar.
• Experience developing and tracking KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement KPIs for operational processes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends.
• Create dashboards and reports for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis of inefficiencies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations teams for accurate data collection.
• Benchmark performance against best practices.
• Support continuous improvement culture.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Excel

SQL

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly analytical Industrial Engineer to join their team in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA . In this role, you will be instrumental in measuring, analyzing, and improving the performance of our operational activities. You will focus on developing key performance indicators (KPIs), creating insightful reports, and identifying areas for operational enhancement. This is a hands‑on, on‑site position where your analytical skills will directly contribute to boosting efficiency and productivity within the organization. The successful candidate will be a detail‑oriented individual with a passion for data‑driven decision‑making and process improvement in the heart of the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for various operational processes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize performance metrics for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational inefficiencies and performance deviations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate data collection and understanding of processes.
• Benchmark operational performance against industry best practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new operational strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement culture within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an industrial engineering or operations analysis role.
• Strong analytical and data modeling skills, with proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, or similar.
• Experience in developing and tracking KPIs.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with operational staff.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively on‑site in Bloemfontein .

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engaging work on operational performance improvement projects.
• A stable and supportive work environment in the Free State .