Remote Industrial Engineer, Operations Optimization

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Analysis to join a remote team supporting Randburg-based operations. The role emphasizes evaluating and improving efficiency through data analysis and operations research, identifying KPIs, and delivering data-driven recommendations to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and guide decision-making from a remote setting.

You will analyze operational data, build analytical models, forecast demand, and optimize

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of experience in operations analysis or similar analytical roles.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools.
• Experience with optimization techniques, simulation, and forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement analytical models and performance metrics to track operational efficiency.
• Utilize statistical methods and OR techniques to forecast demand and optimize resource allocation.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommending actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather data requirements.
• Contribute to design and implementation of new processes to improve performance remotely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Remote communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Python libraries

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Analysis to join a remote team supporting Randburg-based operations. The role emphasizes evaluating and improving efficiency through data analysis and operations research, identifying KPIs, and delivering data-driven recommendations to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and guide decision-making from a remote setting.

You will analyze operational data, build analytical models, forecast demand, and optimize