Industrial Engineer - Production Systems

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Team environment Upington

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Industrial Engineer to join their Upington team, focusing on production systems, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes that drive efficiency, quality, and throughput.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing settings, strong knowledge of lean and Six Sigma, and skills in process simulation and data analysis. You will work across production, maintenance, and quality teams to deliver tangible gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production line performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions for improved efficiency and throughput.
• Design and optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and workstation configurations.
• Develop and implement SOPs and work instructions for various production processes.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish production standards and identify labor efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and equipment to improve production capabilities in Upington.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process simulation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on production systems to join their team in Upington. This role is critical for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems that ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and throughput. You will be responsible for analyzing existing operations, identifying areas for enhancement, and applying engineering principles to develop and implement effective solutions. The ideal candidate is analytical, practical, and possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production line performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions for improved efficiency and throughput.
• Design and optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and workstation configurations.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for various production processes.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish production standards and identify opportunities for labor efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and equipment to improve production capabilities in Upington .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Involvement in exciting projects within a growing industrial sector.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence in Upington .