Remote Industrial Engineering Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first environment

Health and wellness support

Leadership development opportunities

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Industrial Engineering Lead to spearhead operational improvement initiatives and shape strategic solutions from anywhere. You will lead a distributed team of engineers, drive Lean Six Sigma adoption, and ensure excellence across sites with a strong focus on data analytics, simulation, and cross-functional alignment with senior management.

You will manage multi-site projects, mentor engineers, and deliver measurable performance improvements while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial engineering, with at least 3 in leadership.
• Proven success leading remote, multi-site projects.
• Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of industrial engineers, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for operational excellence and process optimization across all company locations.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing and logistical systems, leveraging data analytics and simulation tools.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure robust performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place to track progress and identify further opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Remote leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Simulation tools

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Data analytics software

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Industrial Engineering Lead to spearhead their operational improvement initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to shape and implement strategic industrial engineering solutions from anywhere. You will lead a team of engineers, drive the adoption of advanced optimization techniques, and ensure operational excellence across all our client's sites. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong background in industrial engineering, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to inspire and guide a distributed team towards achieving ambitious performance goals. This role is crucial for advancing our client's operational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of industrial engineers, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for operational excellence and process optimization across all company locations.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing and logistical systems, leveraging data analytics and simulation tools.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure robust performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place to track progress and identify further opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial engineering , with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and managing complex, multi-site projects.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification required).
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote leadership.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health and wellness support.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Work from anywhere in a remote-first environment, impacting global operations.
• Chance to influence strategic direction and drive innovation in Vereeniging and beyond.