Industrial Engineer / Process Efficiency Specialist

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to executive leaders

Large-scale manufacturing projects

High-impact role with cross-department

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to analyse and optimise end-to-end manufacturing processes in a South Africa-based facility. You will drive process mapping, bottleneck identification, and time-and-motion studies to establish accurate labour standards and improve throughput.

You will implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives, standardise SOPs, and collaborate with production leaders to realise data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• BSc or BTech in Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering is required.
• 4–6 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Proven track record in process improvement and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong time and motion study, workflow analysis, and capacity planning skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and production routing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise end-to-end manufacturing processes to boost productivity.
• Map processes, identify bottlenecks and improve flow.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish labour standards.
• Drive plant layout improvements and material flow optimisation.
• Maintain ERP routing data and Bills of Materials for costing.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Support safety and quality improvements across operations.
• Collaborate with production leaders to implement improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Optimisation

Continuous Improvement

Industrial Engineering

Value Stream Mapping

OEE Analysis

Time and Motion Studies

Manufacturing Operations

SOP Development

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Education

BSc or BTech Degree in Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise end-to-end manufacturing processes to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Conduct detailed process mapping, workflow analysis, and bottleneck identification across production operations.
• Perform time and motion studies to establish accurate labour standards and cycle times.
• Drive plant layout improvements and material flow optimisation to maximise equipment effectiveness and throughput.
• Maintain and improve ERP routing data and Bills of Materials to ensure accurate costing and production planning.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
• Develop and standardise operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Establish quality control checkpoints and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production leaders and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
• Support ongoing initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or BTech Degree in Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering.
• 4-6 years' experience within a manufacturing, production, fabrication, shopfitting, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience conducting process improvement projects and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong understanding of time and motion studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning.
• Experience with ERP systems and production routing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, OEE analysis, and waste reduction strategies.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and influence operational improvements through data-driven decision-making.
• Lean Six Sigma certification will be advantageous.

Desired Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Process Optimisation
• Continuous Improvement
• Industrial Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• OEE Analysis
• Time and Motion Studies
• ERP Systems
• Manufacturing Operations
• SOP Development
• Quality Improvement Initiatives

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing optimisation projects.
• High-impact role with visibility across multiple operational departments.
• Career growth within an established and innovative manufacturing environment.