Industrial Engineer (Projects) — Lean & CI Leader

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks an Industrial Engineer (Projects) to drive capital and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing setting. You will partner with production, engineering, quality and supply chain to implement end-to-end projects from concept through completion.

This role requires a degree in Industrial Engineering and about five years of relevant experience, with hands-on process optimisation, exposure to Lean/Six Sigma, and strong data-driven

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering (Degree preferred)
• Approximately 5 years’ relevant experience in FMCG, food production, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role
• Strong understanding of process optimisation, production systems, and operational workflows
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end project implementation, from concept through to execution and post-implementation review
• Analyse existing processes to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Develop and optimise process flows, layouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Utilise data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and track performance improvements

Skills

Project Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks an Industrial Engineer (Projects) to drive capital and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing setting. You will partner with production, engineering, quality and supply chain to implement end-to-end projects from concept through completion.

This role requires a degree in Industrial Engineering and about five years of relevant experience, with hands-on process optimisation, exposure to Lean/Six Sigma, and strong data-driven