Industrial Engineer: Plant Operations & Process Improvement

Placements24

Noord-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension fund
Medical aid
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer to optimize plant operations at a Kimberley facility. You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical solutions to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in daily production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong lean, data-analysis and problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with production teams, develop SOPs, and support continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years in plant operations or industrial engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Data analysis and problem-solving proficiency.
  • Experience with production planning and control systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze plant operations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.
  • Create and maintain SOPs for plant activities.
  • Work with production teams to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workstation layouts and workflow.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Data analysis
Problem solving
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Production planning systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer to optimize plant operations at a Kimberley facility. You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical solutions to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in daily production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong lean, data-analysis and problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with production teams, develop SOPs, and support continuous improvement

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