Operations Engineer - Lean Process & Efficiency

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 520,000 - 760,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Career development
Stable work environment
Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Engineer to enhance production efficiency at our Rustenburg-based client. You will apply engineering principles to optimize lines, improve workflow, and integrate technology with personnel for operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years in operations. You will lead Lean initiatives, map processes, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime in

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 4 years in operations or industrial engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with data analysis and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production operations to identify inefficiencies and waste.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for operational efficiency.
  • Design and test new production methods and processes to meet requirements.
  • Implement Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure reliability.
  • Oversee facility layouts, equipment installations, and process upgrades in Rustenburg.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Process Mapping
Data Analysis
Project Management
Leadership
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project
Excel
Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Engineer to enhance production efficiency at our Rustenburg-based client. You will apply engineering principles to optimize lines, improve workflow, and integrate technology with personnel for operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years in operations. You will lead Lean initiatives, map processes, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime in

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