Industrial Engineer - Plant Operations & Lean Excellence
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a Richards Bay-based role focusing on driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will analyze production processes, apply lean methodologies, and identify opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in plant operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in process mapping and simulation tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on plant operations and process improvement.
- Proven experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze plant operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement lean process improvements (5S, Kaizen, VSM).
- Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to optimize scheduling and resources.
- Design plant layouts and workflows to improve efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams to address issues.
- Maintain SOPs and process documentation.
- Track KPIs related to productivity and efficiency.
- Investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a Richards Bay-based role focusing on driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will analyze production processes, apply lean methodologies, and identify opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in plant operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in process mapping and simulation tools.
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