Industrial Engineering Manager - Supply Chain Integration

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Equity options

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

International travel opportunities

Hybrid work model

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead optimization of the supply chain, warehouses and transport systems. The role requires strategic design, analysis, and improvement initiatives across the network while managing a team of industrial engineers in a dynamic logistics setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in industrial engineering with lean principles, extensive experience with WMS/TMS/ERP, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in industrial engineering with focus on supply chain and logistics (8–10 years).
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage large projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic initiatives to optimize the supply chain network and processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers.
• Analyze warehousing, transportation, and inventory management systems.
• Design improved material handling, warehouse layouts, and picking strategies.
• Apply simulation/modeling to evaluate network designs and changes.
• Set and monitor KPIs for supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and finance to integrate systems.
• Drive cost reductions and efficiency improvements across the supply chain.
• Oversee implementation of new technologies and automation in warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

PhD advantageous

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent logistics and distribution company based in Centurion, Gauteng , is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead their efforts in optimizing supply chain operations. This senior role involves the strategic design, analysis, and improvement of logistics networks, warehouse operations, and transportation systems. You will be responsible for leveraging industrial engineering best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across the entire supply chain. The successful candidate will manage a team of industrial engineers, drive innovation, and collaborate with various departments to achieve operational excellence in Centurion . This is a leadership opportunity to shape the future of logistics within a rapidly growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize the company's supply chain network and operational processes.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of industrial engineers, providing guidance and professional development.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of warehousing, transportation, and inventory management systems.
• Design and implement improved material handling systems, warehouse layouts, and picking strategies.
• Utilize advanced simulation and modeling techniques to evaluate network designs and operational changes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and processes.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency gains throughout the supply chain.
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and automation solutions in warehouse and distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• A PhD is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on supply chain and logistics.
• Proven experience in managing engineering teams and leading large-scale projects.
• Expertise in supply chain modeling, network design, and optimization software.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing lean principles within a logistics environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and equity options. The benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a top-tier retirement savings plan, and substantial opportunities for international travel and professional development. This role, based in Centurion, Gauteng , offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility. Employees will work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to cutting-edge technology. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.