Industrial Engineer: Production Systems & Lean Optimization

Placements24

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 400,000 - 600,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid
Retirement fund contributions
Career development
Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Centurion to optimize production systems and boost efficiency. You will analyze current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven improvements across manufacturing processes on the factory floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, strong process mapping and layout design skills, and familiarity with lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in industrial engineering in manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in process mapping, time and motion studies, and layout design.
  • Familiar with lean manufacturing tools: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing production lines and workflows to identify bottlenecks.
  • Design and implement optimized layouts for machinery and material flow.
  • Develop and refine SOPs to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Conduct time studies and work measurement to set performance standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production on new product introductions.
  • Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Process mapping
Time studies
Layout design
Lean manufacturing
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Centurion to optimize production systems and boost efficiency. You will analyze current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven improvements across manufacturing processes on the factory floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, strong process mapping and layout design skills, and familiarity with lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.

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