Industrial Engineer - Production Optimization

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training programs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Industrial Engineer in East London to optimize production and reduce costs through lean principles. You will analyze processes, design layouts, and drive standard work with management and shop floor teams.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for training and career development within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in industrial engineering focused on production optimization.
• Experience with lean tools 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping; SPC and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Develop and implement lean strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Design efficient production layouts and workflows.
• Conduct time and motion studies to set standard work.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials.

Skills

5S

Kaizen

VSM

SPC

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Statistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer focused on production optimization to join their team in East London . This role is instrumental in analyzing and enhancing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality. You will work closely with production staff and management to implement lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to apply their skills in a dynamic production environment and contribute to the company's operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Design and implement efficient production layouts and workflows.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard work and optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials for production processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, specifically focused on production optimization.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to training and development programs focused on manufacturing excellence.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture.