Industrial Operations Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity for an Industrial Operations Engineer to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety in Welkom. You will analyze current processes, identify improvements, and implement lean solutions to achieve cost savings and operational gains.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in a related role, and strong knowledge of lean, 5S, Kaizen, process mapping, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in an industrial engineering or operations role.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen.
• Experience with process mapping and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing industrial processes to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Implement lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects focused on process upgrades.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Process mapping

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 presents an opportunity for an Industrial Operations Engineer to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety in Welkom. You will analyze current processes, identify improvements, and implement lean solutions to achieve cost savings and operational gains.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in a related role, and strong knowledge of lean, 5S, Kaizen, process mapping, and data analysis.