Operational Excellence Engineer — Process Improvement

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Direct impact on on-site operations

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Industrial Engineering Specialist to join our Rustenburg operations, focusing on improving efficiency and productivity across manufacturing processes. The role requires hands-on collaboration with on-site teams and a solid grounding in industrial engineering principles.

You will evaluate existing systems, identify optimization opportunities, and implement effective solutions to reduce waste, improve quality, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in industrial engineering or process improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage industrial engineering projects focused on process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Conduct analyses of workflows, production lines, and facility layouts to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain operational metrics and dashboards to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and frontline staff to ensure successful implementation of changes.
• Create and update SOPs and training materials for optimized processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Simulation tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Industrial Engineering Specialist to join our Rustenburg operations, focusing on improving efficiency and productivity across manufacturing processes. The role requires hands-on collaboration with on-site teams and a solid grounding in industrial engineering principles.

You will evaluate existing systems, identify optimization opportunities, and implement effective solutions to reduce waste, improve quality, and drive operational excellence.