Industrial Engineering Manager – Randburg (Lean & Six Sigma)

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Relocation assistance

Tech access

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function across multiple production lines. This senior role demands hands-on leadership, strategic oversight and a track record of delivering efficiency gains and improvements in manufacturing operations.

You will manage a team of industrial engineers, drive process optimization, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while aligning engineering initiatives with corporate

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering.
• 3–5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven track record in large-scale process improvement, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the industrial engineering department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for process optimization across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee design and evaluation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Establish KPIs for efficiency, cost reduction and quality.
• Drive lean manufacturing and Six Sigma adoption.
• Collaborate with senior management to align engineering with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality regulations.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Represent the company in technical forums and external engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Simulation software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function across multiple production lines. This senior role demands hands-on leadership, strategic oversight and a track record of delivering efficiency gains and improvements in manufacturing operations.

You will manage a team of industrial engineers, drive process optimization, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while aligning engineering initiatives with corporate