On-Site Principal Industrial Engineer: Supply Chain Optimizer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 represents a client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead supply chain optimization on-site. The role focuses on material flow, throughput, and efficiency in a large-scale heavy industry environment.

The candidate will guide major projects, mentor engineers, and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and data analytics to deliver data-driven improvements while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Formación

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field.
• PhD is a plus with 10+ years in industrial engineering and supply chain.
• Proven expertise in quantitative analysis, simulation, and optimization.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary projects and large teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end supply chain design, inbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop strategic initiatives to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Use modeling, simulation, and data analytics for bottleneck resolution.
• Oversee new technologies and process improvements and drive adoption.
• Mentor industrial engineers and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Align supply chain with senior management and business objectives.
• Establish KPIs and report progress for continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance in design.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for capital projects.

Conocimientos

Advanced quantitative analysis

Simulation modeling

Optimization techniques

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/SCM software

Educación

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / OR

Ph.D. (advantage)

Herramientas

ERP systems

SCM software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 represents a client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead supply chain optimization on-site. The role focuses on material flow, throughput, and efficiency in a large-scale heavy industry environment.

The candidate will guide major projects, mentor engineers, and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and data analytics to deliver data-driven improvements while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.