Industrial Engineer – Wine & Spirits Ops Excellence

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Staff discounts

Training & development

Beautiful Stellenbosch setting

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a proactive Industrial Engineer to optimize production systems. The role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and cost reductions across manufacturing and bottling processes.

You will analyze workflows, implement improvements, and contribute to best practices in a fast-paced food and beverage environment, with a brand renowned for quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years in industrial engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong lean manufacturing and process optimization skills.
• Proficient with CAD for layout design and process flow.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• ERP familiarity is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in South Africa.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production line performance to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop process improvements to cut waste and cycle times.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workstations.
• Design plant layouts and manage material flow for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for key processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Use data and KPIs to drive data-informed decisions.
• Support capital expenditure requests and equipment justifications.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and environmental regs.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a proactive Industrial Engineer to optimize production systems. The role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and cost reductions across manufacturing and bottling processes.

You will analyze workflows, implement improvements, and contribute to best practices in a fast-paced food and beverage environment, with a brand renowned for quality.