Remote Industrial Engineer: Operations Optimization Analytics

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Work from anywhere

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize operations, improve workflows, and drive performance gains. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies to reduce costs and boost productivity, with the flexibility of remote work.

The successful candidate will analyze processes across departments, develop SOPs, and mentor junior team members while delivering actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with operations analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
• Use data analytics, simulation, and modeling to evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with teams to implement changes and document SOPs.
• Create KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and cost impacts.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for proposed improvements.
• Present findings to management and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Statistical modeling

Simulation software

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Data analytics tools

Process modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize operations, improve workflows, and drive performance gains. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies to reduce costs and boost productivity, with the flexibility of remote work.

The successful candidate will analyze processes across departments, develop SOPs, and mentor junior team members while delivering actionable insights to leadership.