Industrial Process Analyst: Data-Driven Optimization

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a meticulous Industrial Process Analyst to identify inefficiencies and develop data-backed strategies for operational improvement. The role focuses on analyzing processes, gathering performance data, and recommending solutions to reduce costs and enhance quality.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid grounding in industrial engineering principles, with experience in Excel, SQL, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in process analysis or industrial engineering.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL) and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• Strong understanding of process mapping and Lean principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production and operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Collect and interpret performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop recommendations for process changes, including cost-benefit analyses.
• Document current state processes and design future state process flows.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement approved process improvements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes and provide feedback for refinement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a meticulous Industrial Process Analyst to identify inefficiencies and develop data-backed strategies for operational improvement. The role focuses on analyzing processes, gathering performance data, and recommending solutions to reduce costs and enhance quality.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid grounding in industrial engineering principles, with experience in Excel, SQL, and BI tools.