Industrial Engineer – Production Flow Optimizer

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing production lines, reducing waste, and improving cost-efficiency through data-driven methods and collaboration with production teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Industrial Engineering with 3-5 years' experience, strong lean and continuous improvement knowledge, and fluency in process mapping and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of lean, kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in process mapping and data analysis.
• Experience with simulation software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production line performance, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions for improvement.
• Develop optimized production schedules and workflows to maximize throughput.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed process changes and equipment upgrades.
• Design and implement material handling systems to ensure smooth and efficient movement of goods within the facility.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to integrate quality checks into the production process, reducing defects.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production processes and ensure adherence.
• Utilise simulation software to model and test process improvements before implementation in the Tembisa plant.
• Train production staff on new processes and best practices to ensure effective implementation and adoption.
• Monitor production KPIs and generate regular reports on efficiency, cost, and quality for management.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to align production planning with inventory levels and demand forecasts in Gauteng.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Data analysis

Simulation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process mapping

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing production lines, reducing waste, and improving cost-efficiency through data-driven methods and collaboration with production teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Industrial Engineering with 3-5 years' experience, strong lean and continuous improvement knowledge, and fluency in process mapping and data analysis.