Industrial Engineer - Production Efficiency Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Sur place; ZAR 480 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency. You will analyze manufacturing operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality on the shop floor with lean principles.

The role requires hands-on data-driven decision making, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with production teams to optimize processes, scheduling, and asset utilization across the Gauteng

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in an industrial engineering role in manufacturing.
• Proven improvement of production efficiency and throughput.
• Familiarity with lean principles and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excel data analysis skills.

Responsabilités

• Analyze production workflows, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.
• Develop strategies to increase throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Apply lean principles to remove waste and improve workflow.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workstation design.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for production processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors to implement process changes.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance trends.
• Assist planning of new equipment or production lines.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities in materials, labor, overhead.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic industrial company in **Vereeniging**, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on enhancing production efficiency. This role is central to analyzing manufacturing operations, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing strategies to boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate closely with production teams and management to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize resource allocation within the **Gauteng** region. This is a hands‑on role requiring analytical rigor and practical implementation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production workflows, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for increasing throughput and reducing cycle times.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve workflow.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workstation design and task sequencing.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and teams to implement process changes and ensure buy-in.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, reporting on performance and identifying trends.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of new equipment or production lines.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction in materials, labor, and overhead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in improving production efficiency and throughput.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with shop-floor personnel.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and inventory management systems is a plus.
• Experience working in the **Vereeniging** industrial area is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits, a pension fund, and opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment in **Vereeniging**, **Gauteng**, with exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges and the chance to directly impact operational success.