Remote Industrial Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven & Impactful

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to join its global manufacturing operations. You will analyze production lines, optimize layouts, and drive cost-saving and efficiency improvements from a home office.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with plant managers, quality teams, and R&D. A Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least five years of experience in manufacturing are required; proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient with lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Strong SPC and data analysis skills.
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, Simio) and CAD.
• Remote collaboration and communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle ERP is a plus.
• Experience in chemical or related processing industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design production layouts to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects and other process improvements.
• Perform capacity planning and resource allocation analyses.
• Use simulation to predict change impacts and optimize designs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and root causes.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and R&D to implement solutions.
• Document standard work and develop KPIs and dashboards.
• Support implementation of new technologies and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

FlexSim

Simio

CAD tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to join its global manufacturing operations. You will analyze production lines, optimize layouts, and drive cost-saving and efficiency improvements from a home office.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with plant managers, quality teams, and R&D. A Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least five years of experience in manufacturing are required; proficiency with