Lead Industrial Engineer – Remote Process Improvement

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development

Remote work options

Vacation policy

On-site recreation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Engineer near Rustenburg to direct process improvement initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive productivity, quality and cost efficiency across manufacturing operations. This senior role blends strategic planning with hands‑on leadership of a technical team in a heavy industry setting.

You will champion lean and Six Sigma, implement Industry 4.0 technologies, develop SOPs, manage budgets, and report outcomes to executives.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
PhD is a plus.
8+ years progressive experience in industrial engineering.
3+ years in leadership or supervisory role.
Experience leading large-scale process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of industrial engineers.
Develop long-term strategies for manufacturing process optimization and automation.
Oversee complex process improvement projects from conception to completion.
Analyze production systems to identify root causes of inefficiencies and quality issues.
Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability.
Establish and monitor KPIs for manufacturing processes.
Develop and refine SOPs and best practices.
Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
Present strategic recommendations to executives.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.