Principal Industrial Engineering Consultant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Per diem allowances for travel

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Industrial Engineering Consultant in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA. You will lead large-scale projects, mentor teams, and deliver strategic operational improvements for international clients in a hybrid setup with on-site and remote planning.

You will drive lean transformations, optimize supply chains, and re-engineer processes while maintaining executive-level client relationships and ensuring profitability.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience, with senior leadership or consulting background.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Master Black Belt preferred) and advanced supply chain strategies.
• Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability across diverse clients.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding leadership, client management, and executive communication abilities.
• Experience with industry software, modeling tools, and PM platforms.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and operate in a hybrid model.
• A strong industrial sector network is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale industrial engineering projects.
• Provide senior-level expertise and strategic recommendations on operational excellence and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement advanced process analysis, optimization, and re-engineering methodologies.
• Mentor project teams and guide junior consultants and client personnel.
• Conduct on-site assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases and roadmaps for senior stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and foster long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to intellectual capital with new service offerings and best practices.
• Ensure project profitability and client satisfaction targets are met.
• Stay at the forefront of global industrial engineering innovation.

Skills

Lea nSixSigma

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Doctorate in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Industry-specific software

Modeling tools

Project management platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious international consultancy firm with a strong presence in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, is seeking a highly experienced and distinguished Principal Industrial Engineering Consultant. This role is focused on providing expert strategic guidance and implementing advanced operational improvement strategies for a wide array of industrial clients. The successful candidate will lead complex projects, mentor junior consultants, and serve as a subject matter expert in areas such as lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and process re-engineering. This is a pivotal role that demands exceptional leadership, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to drive significant business transformation. The position involves client-facing activities, on-site assessments, and collaborative work, with a hybrid flexibility that allows for remote strategic planning and analysis from Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale industrial engineering consulting projects.
• Provide senior-level expertise and strategic recommendations to clients on operational excellence, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement advanced methodologies for process analysis, optimization, and re-engineering.
• Mentor and guide project teams, including junior consultants and client personnel.
• Conduct in-depth on-site assessments of client operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and present compelling business cases and strategic roadmaps to senior client stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and foster long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital by developing new service offerings and best practices.
• Ensure project profitability and client satisfaction targets are met or exceeded.
• Stay at the forefront of industrial engineering innovation and best practices globally.

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a significant portion in management consulting or senior operational leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in leading major transformation initiatives, Lean Six Sigma (Master Black Belt preferred), and advanced supply chain strategies.
• Demonstrated success in driving substantial improvements in operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability for diverse industrial clients.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding leadership, client management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Experience with industry-specific software, modeling tools, and project management platforms.
• Ability to travel to client sites as required and work effectively in a hybrid model.
• A strong network within the industrial sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

This contractor role offers a highly attractive remuneration package, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Benefits may include health insurance options, and potentially per diem allowances for travel.

The engagement provides significant autonomy and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for leading organizations.

Professional development is supported through exposure to diverse industries and complex challenges.

The hybrid model allows for flexibility, enabling work from the Upington, Northern Cape, ZA region or client sites as needed.

This position offers unparalleled career growth and the chance to shape the future of industrial operations.