Remote Industrial Engineering Consultant for Process Improvement

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Part time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Industrial Engineering Consultant to join a distributed team. This contractor role focuses on independent drive of process improvements for a diverse client portfolio, diagnosing operational challenges and guiding implementation from a remote location.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (PhD a plus) and 8+ years in consulting or senior operational roles, with expertise in lean, Six Sigma,

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • PhD is a plus.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial engineering consulting or senior in-house operational improvement roles.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of client operations, identifying inefficiencies and areas for cost reduction.
  • Develop tailored process improvement strategies including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain optimization.
  • Utilize data analytics, simulation, and modeling to support recommendations.
  • Prepare detailed project proposals, reports, and presentations for client stakeholders.
  • Lead virtual workshops and training sessions for client teams.
  • Guide implementation of recommended solutions and manage timelines and client relationships.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
Supply chain optimization
Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
PhD is a plus

Tools

Statistical analysis software
Simulation tools
Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Industrial Engineering Consultant to join a distributed team. This contractor role focuses on independent drive of process improvements for a diverse client portfolio, diagnosing operational challenges and guiding implementation from a remote location.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (PhD a plus) and 8+ years in consulting or senior operational roles, with expertise in lean, Six Sigma,

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