Industrial Engineering Manager: Lead Plant Layout & Flow

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Annual bonus

Health coverage and retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead facility layouts, material flow optimization, and automation initiatives across multiple sites, driving efficiency and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in industrial engineering, with 3–5 years in management, plus strong skills in simulation, CAD, and data analytics. This role offers strategic impact and leadership within a major manufacturing and distribution operation.

Qualifications

• Requires master-level degree in relevant field.
• MBA is a plus and preferred for strategy leadership.
• 10+ years industrial engineering experience with 3–5 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of facility layouts and material flow systems.
• Mentor and develop a team of industrial engineers.
• Utilize simulation, modeling, and visualization tools to optimize operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Tools

FlexSim

Arena

CAD

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead facility layouts, material flow optimization, and automation initiatives across multiple sites, driving efficiency and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in industrial engineering, with 3–5 years in management, plus strong skills in simulation, CAD, and data analytics. This role offers strategic impact and leadership within a major manufacturing and distribution operation.