Industrial Process Improvement Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence by analyzing manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing lean solutions. You will work with plant teams to map processes and apply continuous improvement methods.

The role focuses on reducing waste, boosting efficiency, and improving safety, with opportunities to contribute to local industrial development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in IE or Process Improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma familiarity advantageous.
• Basic data analysis and process mapping skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production and operational workflows to ID inefficiencies.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to develop optimization strategies.
• Design new procedures to improve efficiency and safety.
• Use data analysis and process mapping to support improvements.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement new processes.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress of improvement projects.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Data analysis

Process mapping

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to contribute to their operational excellence in Soweto . This role is dedicated to analyzing current manufacturing and operational processes, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing effective solutions to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity. You will work closely with plant personnel and management to drive impactful changes and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a great opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a growing industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to develop and implement process optimization strategies.
• Design and document new operational procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Utilize data analysis and process mapping techniques to support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of new processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on the progress and impact of improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an Industrial Engineering or Process Improvement role.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of data analysis and process mapping.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• A supportive work environment focused on growth and improvement in Soweto .
• Contribution to a company committed to local industrial development.