Plant Industrial Engineer: Lean Optimizer with Hybrid

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career development

Paid annual leave

Tools and resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Plant Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes on-site with potential for hybrid work. You will drive lean initiatives and optimize layouts to boost productivity.

You will analyze processes, develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with production teams to implement improvements while ensuring safety and quality standards.

This role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic manufacturing environment in the North West.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, VSM).
• Experience with production planning and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes and equipment utilization to identify efficiency gains.
• Design and implement improved layouts and material handling systems.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for production processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Monitor KPIs and report findings and recommendations.
• Support capital expenditure Justifications and equipment selection.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Plant Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes on-site with potential for hybrid work. You will drive lean initiatives and optimize layouts to boost productivity.

You will analyze processes, develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with production teams to implement improvements while ensuring safety and quality standards.

This role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic manufacturing environment in the North West.