Industrial Engineering Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus package

Health, life, and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives and steer a team of engineers toward optimized production and cost-effective operations.

You will partner with executives to drive capacity planning, facility improvements, and capital projects while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain optimization.
• Experience managing large-scale process improvement and capital projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Data-driven and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers.
• Develop long-term strategies for efficiency, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• Oversee design and continuous improvement of production systems and layouts.
• Collaborate with senior management on capital investment plans.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources, and project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Operations management

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Supply chain optimization

Capital expenditure planning

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Industrial Engineering Manager to lead their engineering initiatives in Richards Bay. This critical leadership role involves overseeing a team of industrial engineers, driving the development and implementation of advanced operational strategies, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. You will be responsible for optimizing production facilities, supply chains, and logistical operations to maximize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of industrial engineering principles, and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of industrial engineers, setting performance goals and providing professional development.


• Develop and execute long-term strategies for operational efficiency, capacity planning, and resource optimization across all facilities.


• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of production systems, workflows, and layouts.


• Collaborate with senior management to align engineering efforts with business objectives and capital investment plans.


• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality regulations, and environmental policies in all engineering activities.


• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines effectively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.


• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain optimization techniques.


• Proven experience in managing large-scale process improvement projects and capital expenditure initiatives.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus package.


• Comprehensive benefits including health, life, and disability insurance.


• Generous retirement savings plan with company match.


• Relocation assistance if applicable.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.