Operations Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Flexible remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth via online courses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence through remote collaboration, analyzing and redesigning business processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The role emphasizes leveraging data analytics, KPIs, and best practices, with a focus on delivering strategic improvements across departments from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial engineering or process improvement roles.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma knowledge and application.
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map current workflows to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized processes to reduce costs.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop KPIs and perform data analysis to track performance.
• Create SOPs, process docs, and training materials for remote rollout.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Operations Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence through remote collaboration and analysis. This role focuses on redesigning and optimizing business processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across various departments. You will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions, leveraging data analytics, and guiding implementation of best practices. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to strategic initiatives from a remote setting, working with a company that values data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in its operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and map current operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and areas for improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement optimized business processes and systems to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline operations and improve quality standards.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct data analysis to monitor process effectiveness and identify trends.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including process flows, SOPs, and training materials for remote deployment.
• Collaborate virtually with stakeholders across different departments to gather requirements, provide insights, and ensure successful implementation of process changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering, operations management, or process improvement roles.
• Strong understanding and application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in process modeling software, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI), and project management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through online courses and certifications.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.