Industrial Engineer: Plant Optimization & Lean Excellence

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Training & development

Paid annual leave

On-site parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for our Durban facility to drive operational efficiency and optimize plant performance.

You will analyze production systems, apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, design layouts, and collaborate with production teams to implement improvements that cut costs and raise throughput. The role requires CAD skills, data-driven decision making, and strong communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial engineering role within manufacturing/production.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, VSM, Kaizen).
• Experience with statistical analysis and process control techniques.
• Familiarity with CAD software for layout design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of plant operations, workflows, and production processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other relevant methodologies.
• Design optimal plant layouts and material flow systems to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and line workers to implement changes and ensure smooth transitions.
• Perform time and motion studies to optimize work methods and standards.
• Monitor KPIs and report on plant performance, identifying trends and corrective actions.
• Support integration of new equipment and technologies into production environment.
• Assist in development of capital expenditure proposals for process improvement projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD

Statistics

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for our Durban facility to drive operational efficiency and optimize plant performance.

You will analyze production systems, apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, design layouts, and collaborate with production teams to implement improvements that cut costs and raise throughput. The role requires CAD skills, data-driven decision making, and strong communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.