Remote Industrial Engineer: Workflow Automation Expert

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Home office budget

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a fully remote team in South Africa to drive workflow automation and process optimization for Benoni-area operations from your home office.

The role emphasizes analyzing existing systems, designing automated solutions, and implementing improvements to boost efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
6+ years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on process automation and workflow optimization.
Able to work autonomously in a remote environment.
Proficiency in process mapping tools, automation software (RPA), and scripting languages.
Strong Lean principles and their application in automating workflows.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

Analyze current operational workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process streamlining.
Design, develop, and document automated processes and system improvements using appropriate software and methodologies.
Collaborate remotely with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to define automation requirements and scope.
Implement and test automated solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows.
Develop KPIs to measure the effectiveness of automated processes and identify areas for further optimization.
Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for automated systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.