Industrial Engineer: Process Efficiency & Lean Improvement

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production and distribution processes using lean methods and data analytics. You will map processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements across operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement changes, develop KPIs, and ensure sustained performance gains while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on process efficiency and performance improvement.
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process mapping and data analysis.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production and distribution processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to optimize workflows.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve methods and productivity.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for operational processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement process changes and ensure improvements are sustained.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process mapping

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production and distribution processes using lean methods and data analytics. You will map processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements across operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement changes, develop KPIs, and ensure sustained performance gains while maintaining quality and safety standards.