Principal Industrial Engineer, Ops Strategy (Sandton)

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Private medical coverage

Retirement annuity

Hybrid work environment

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead operations strategy development in Sandton, Gauteng. This senior role focuses on architecting processes that drive efficiency and scalability, collaborating with senior leadership and technology teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in process design, analytics, and transformation programs, with a strategic mindset to influence business decisions and mentor a growing team.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering, OR Operations Research, OR related quantitative field.
10+ years progressive experience in industrial engineering or operations strategy.
Experience developing and implementing complex operational strategies and transformation programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term operational strategies aligned with business goals.
Lead complex process analysis and re-engineering across departments.
Design and optimize workflows, service delivery models, and structures for efficiency.
Use modeling, simulation, and analytics to evaluate strategic options.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Master's/PhD in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process modeling tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in process design, analytics, and transformation programs, with a strategic mindset to influence business decisions and mentor a growing team.

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