Lead Industrial Engineer - Coricraft - Epping Factory

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead the implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes and driving continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven track record in LEAN principles, process optimisation, and quality control.
• Strong analytical, leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead change and build a stronger LEAN productive culture.
• Optimize production processes or enhance efficiency and cut costs.
• Implement LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Labor and production efficiency improvements

Throughout the yield gains

Reduction in downtime, scrap and rework

Successful implementation of continuous improvement projects

Standard time accuracy and project ROI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead change and build a stronger LEAN productive culture
• Optimize production processes or enhance efficiency and cut costs
• Lead the implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects
• Introduce new technologies and methods to improve product quality and consistency
• Manage time and motion studies, line balancing and layout design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and drive innovation
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the technical office

Experience And Qualification

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering (furniture or upholstery preferred)
• Proven track record in LEAN principles, process optimisation, and quality control
• Strong analytical, leadership and project management skills
• Experience with ERP systems and engineering software such as AutoCAD or Solid works

Skills

• Labor and production efficiency improvements
• Throughout the yield gains
• Reduction in downtime, scrap and rework
• Successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Standard time accuracy and project ROI

Preference will be given to employees from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments hereto.