Production Optimization Lead

Bebeeindustrial; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Durban, South Africa is looking for a skilled Senior Industrial Engineer. This role involves leading Continuous Improvement initiatives, optimising plant processes, and developing production plans. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, resolving manufacturing inefficiencies, and fostering high-performing teams. Candidates should have a passion for optimising productivity and reducing waste. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in an ambitious environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts, stock levels, and maintenance requirements.
• Execute line balancing, process optimisation, and variance reduction in daily production.
• Analyse and resolve manufacturing inefficiencies.
• Maintain optimal resource utilisation.
• Lead complex CI and process improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Establish project schedules and track progress against milestones.
• Foster and develop high-performing Continuous Improvement teams.
• Set individual and departmental KPIs aligned with production strategy.

Job description

Senior Industrial Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Industrial Engineer to lead and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across plant processes, with a focus on optimising productivity and reducing waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts, stock levels, and maintenance requirements.
• Execute line balancing, process optimisation, and variance reduction in daily production.
• Analyse and resolve manufacturing inefficiencies.
• Maintain optimal resource utilisation.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Lead complex CI and process improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Establish project schedules and track progress against milestones.

Talent Leadership & Development

• Foster and develop high-performing Continuous Improvement teams.
• Set individual and departmental KPIs aligned with production strategy.