Lean Industrial Engineer — Operations & Efficiency (Hybrid)

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 720 000 - 960 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Resumo da oferta

Placements24, an agricultural processing company in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across processing facilities.

You will analyze current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement lean-based solutions to optimize production, resources, and workflow while reducing costs. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with on-site execution in Upington.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of Industrial Engineering experience focused on operations and efficiency.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams.
• Experience in the food processing or agricultural industry is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze current production and operations to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process improvements using lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM).
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflows.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams on improvements.
• Track KPIs related to efficiency and output.
• Assist planning and layout of new lines or equipment installations.
• Support cost-reduction and waste-minimization initiatives.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in new processes.

Conhecimentos

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Process mapping

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Ferramentas

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24, an agricultural processing company in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across processing facilities.

You will analyze current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement lean-based solutions to optimize production, resources, and workflow while reducing costs. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with on-site execution in Upington.