Remote Industrial Engineer: Digital Transformation Leader

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 800,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Bonus program
Professional development
Career advancement opportunities
Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across its global operations in South Africa. This role focuses on implementing IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain processes, with the freedom to work remotely.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering or a related field, has 7+ years of experience leading digital initiatives in manufacturing or logistics, and can collaborate with

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required in a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering with a digital transformation focus.
  • Proven track record leading digital initiatives in manufacturing or supply chain.
  • Deep understanding of Industry 4.0, IoT, data analytics, AI and ML.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital transformation strategy for industrial engineering functions focusing on automation and data analytics.
  • Identify and evaluate IoT, AI, ML, and Big Data technologies for operations.
  • Develop business cases and roadmaps with ROI and strategic alignment.
  • Collaborate with IT, data science, and operations to integrate digital tools.
  • Oversee pilots and full deployments, ensuring adoption and performance.
  • Define data requirements, analytics strategies, and reporting frameworks.
  • Train and mentor teams on new digital tools and methodologies.
  • Stay updated on Industry 4.0 practices and technology advancements.
  • Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships.
  • Foster a data-driven operational culture.

Skills

Digital transformation
Project leadership
Data analytics
Industry 4.0
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

AWS
Azure
GCP
Tableau
Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across its global operations in South Africa. This role focuses on implementing IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain processes, with the freedom to work remotely.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering or a related field, has 7+ years of experience leading digital initiatives in manufacturing or logistics, and can collaborate with

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