Industrial Engineer: Process Excellence & Lean Improvement

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer to lead and optimise projects from concept through implementation in a manufacturing setting in the Western Cape.

You will analyse processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor budgets and timelines to deliver measurable efficiency gains. The role also emphasizes data analytics and the development of robust SOPs to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Lead and support projects from concept through implementation and post-project review.
• Analyse existing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and productivity gains.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects and operational improvements.
• Develop and optimize process flows, facility layouts, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Utilise data analysis and reporting tools to support decision-making and performance measurement.
• Identify and implement initiatives that improve operational efficiency and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects from concept through implementation and post-project review.
• Analyse existing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and productivity gains.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects and operational improvements.
• Develop and optimize process flows, facility layouts, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Utilise data analysis and reporting tools to support decision-making and performance measurement.
• Identify and implement initiatives that improve operational efficiency and business performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Process optimisation

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer to lead and optimise projects from concept through implementation in a manufacturing setting in the Western Cape.

You will analyse processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor budgets and timelines to deliver measurable efficiency gains. The role also emphasizes data analytics and the development of robust SOPs to sustain improvements.