Lead Industrial Ops Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Industrial Operations Engineer to drive strategic improvements in the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, optimize production scheduling, and implement cost-saving, quality-enhancing initiatives across complex manufacturing operations.

The role demands deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain logistics, with a track record of delivering measurable performance gains, safety

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial operations management and process engineering.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers and staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize operational workflows, production scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for enhancement.
• Design and implement process improvements that increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and automation solutions within the production environment.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the operational facilities.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain departments to optimize inventory levels and material flow.
• Manage capital expenditure projects related to operational upgrades and expansions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for operational failures and implement robust corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Industrial Operations Engineer to drive strategic improvements in the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, optimize production scheduling, and implement cost-saving, quality-enhancing initiatives across complex manufacturing operations.

The role demands deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain logistics, with a track record of delivering measurable performance gains, safety