Industrial Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Automation Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension plan

Bonus

Vacation

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Facility

Employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes at their Rustenburg facility. This on-site role requires driving efficiency, implementing lean and Six Sigma practices, and leading a team of industrial engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective output.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex projects, and collaborate with operations, quality control, supply chain, and product development to align with company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge with Green Belt or Black Belt desirable.
• Experience with CAD, simulation, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of industrial engineers and provide mentorship.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of production lines.
• Analyze operations to identify productivity, quality, and cost gains.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Manage capital investment projects from justification to implementation.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality management compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions; standardize processes.
• Identify and implement new technologies and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes at their Rustenburg facility. This on-site role requires driving efficiency, implementing lean and Six Sigma practices, and leading a team of industrial engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective output.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex projects, and collaborate with operations, quality control, supply chain, and product development to align with company