Industrial Project Lead — On-Site in Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead major capital projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities. This on-site role demands strong leadership, lean Six Sigma expertise, and robust project management skills to deliver cost-effective process enhancements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with operations, maintenance, R&D, and supply chain teams to optimize production, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in industrial engineering with at least 3 years in a project leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial engineering projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and upgrades.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee design and installation of new equipment and production lines.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Project management

MS Project

Asana

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead major capital projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities. This on-site role demands strong leadership, lean Six Sigma expertise, and robust project management skills to deliver cost-effective process enhancements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with operations, maintenance, R&D, and supply chain teams to optimize production, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency in a