Junior Industrial Engineer: Production Planning & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to join the production planning team. This entry-level role suits a recent graduate or candidate with 1–2 years of experience who wants to grow in manufacturing.

You will support scheduling, optimize resources, and work closely with production, quality control and supply chain. Training and mentorship are provided to develop expertise in industrial engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in an industrial engineering or production planning role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed production schedules.
• Analyze production data to identify deviations and bottlenecks.
• Support optimization of resource allocation (labor, machinery, materials).
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely execution of schedules.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance production flow and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate KPI reports.
• Support inventory management with supply chain and production teams.
• Assist in time studies and basic process analyses as required.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards on the floor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to join the production planning team. This entry-level role suits a recent graduate or candidate with 1–2 years of experience who wants to grow in manufacturing.

You will support scheduling, optimize resources, and work closely with production, quality control and supply chain. Training and mentorship are provided to develop expertise in industrial engineering.