Industrial Engineer - Process Improvement

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,143,000 - 1,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer focused on process improvement to join its fully remote team. You will analyze and optimize operational workflows and production systems to boost efficiency and cut costs, working independently and with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable changes.

This remote role offers the chance to impact operational performance through data-driven insights, KPIs, and innovative solutions, with opportunities for advanced training and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on process improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and SPC.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and simulation software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work remotely and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing and business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized workflows, SOPs, and layouts.
• Apply lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process effectiveness.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and management to sustain improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Project management

Remote collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer with a focus on process improvement to join their fully remote team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in analyzing and optimizing operational workflows and production systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. You will work independently and collaboratively with various departments to implement sustainable process changes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance from a remote location, contributing to the company's strategic goals through data-driven insights and innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of current manufacturing and business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for enhancement.
• Design, develop, and implement optimized workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and layouts.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and identify areas for further refinement.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and management teams to implement and sustain process improvements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on process analysis findings and recommended solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial engineering role, with a strong emphasis on process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing techniques and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work arrangement with comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in process improvement methodologies.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and analytical tools.
• A supportive and forward-thinking organizational culture committed to employee growth.