Plant Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Industrial Engineer for our client in Vereeniging to enhance operational performance across production processes, layouts, and material flow. The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, design, and implementation of improvements, with collaboration across production staff and management to drive tangible gains.

The ideal candidate will apply Lean principles, time studies, and production planning expertise to reduce waste and improve efficiency in a safe, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, preferably in a plant environment.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in process analysis, simulation, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current plant operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Design and optimize plant layouts, workstations, and material handling systems for maximum productivity.
• Develop and implement production control strategies and scheduling methods.
• Conduct time studies, work sampling, and other methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to address equipment and process issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process analysis

Data visualization

Production planning

Scheduling systems

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Data visualization tools

Production planning systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Plant Industrial Engineer to enhance operational performance at their facility in Vereeniging. This role is hands-on, focusing on the analysis, design, and implementation of improvements to production processes, plant layout, and material flow. You will work closely with production staff and management to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong understanding of manufacturing principles and a commitment to driving tangible operational enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current plant operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Design and optimize plant layouts, workstations, and material handling systems for maximum productivity.
• Develop and implement production control strategies and scheduling methods.
• Conduct time studies, work sampling, and other methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to address equipment and process issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, preferably in a plant environment.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in process analysis, simulation, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• A collaborative and innovative plant environment.