Remote Lead Industrial Engineer - Strategy & Planning

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Premium health coverage

Executive retirement plans

Significant bonus opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead Industrial Engineer to shape strategic direction for operational planning and efficiency across the organization. This fully remote leadership role requires developing long-term strategies for process improvement, resource allocation, and digital transformation on a global scale.

You will collaborate with senior management to drive data-informed decisions, manage high-impact projects, and mentor a worldwide team of engineers.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field with demonstrated leadership.
• 10+ years in industrial engineering with strategic leadership exposure.
• Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Develop long-term strategic plans for industrial engineering initiatives.
• Lead analysis of operational data to identify inefficiencies.
• Oversee process re-engineering, automation, and digital transformation.
• Create frameworks for resource optimization and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering with business goals.
• Mentor a global team of engineers and foster continuous improvement.
• Evaluate new technologies and best practices to boost performance.
• Manage high-impact projects with timely delivery.
• Develop ROI analyses for strategic investments.
• Present recommendations to executive leadership.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Formation

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

PhD in a related quantitative field

Outils

Simulation software

ERP systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Remote Lead Industrial Engineer to shape the strategic direction of their operational planning and efficiency initiatives. This is a fully remote leadership role, offering a unique opportunity to influence global operations without geographical constraints. You will be responsible for developing long-term strategies for process improvement, resource allocation, and technological integration across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, a deep understanding of industrial engineering principles, and a proven ability to lead complex, large-scale projects. You will collaborate extensively with senior management and cross-functional teams worldwide, driving data-informed decisions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to identifying future operational needs and opportunities. Joining our client means being at the forefront of industrial engineering strategy in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for industrial engineering initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the analysis of complex operational data to identify systemic inefficiencies and opportunities for significant improvement.
• Design and oversee the implementation of major process re-engineering projects, including automation and digital transformation.
• Develop frameworks and methodologies for resource optimization, capacity planning, and performance management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide a global team of industrial engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and best practices to enhance operational performance.
• Manage high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and ROI analyses for proposed strategic investments.
• Present strategic recommendations and project updates to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership or senior management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, operations management, and large-scale process improvement.
• Proven experience in leading global teams and managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills, comfortable interacting with senior executives.
• Experience with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced, and dynamic global environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to develop robust business cases.

Benefits

This senior remote leadership role offers an executive-level salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including premium health coverage, executive retirement plans, and significant bonus opportunities. Our client invests in their leaders' development, providing opportunities for advanced training and executive coaching. You will have the autonomy to shape strategic initiatives within a globally recognized organization, enjoying flexibility and a supportive remote work environment.