Remote Principal Industrial Engineer – Global Ops Innovator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 2,538,000 - 4,061,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Executive leadership training

Conference participation

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Principal Industrial Engineer to lead transformative process initiatives in a remote-first, global context. This senior role drives re-engineering, supply chain optimization, and performance management while guiding cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders from a distance.

You will architect large-scale changes, set global standards, mentor engineers, and drive digital transformation through advanced simulation and modeling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven record in process re-engineering and optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional, global projects.
• Fully remote/work-from-anywhere experience.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and implementation of major projects across units and geographies.
• Champion innovative process optimization, automation, and digital transformation.
• Analyze operational performance to identify systemic improvements.
• Define global standards and best practices for engineering functions.
• Mentor and guide teams of industrial engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
• Oversee development of advanced simulation and modeling for complex systems.
• Present findings and project outcomes to executive management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Industrial engineering

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

R

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Principal Industrial Engineer to lead transformative process initiatives in a remote-first, global context. This senior role drives re-engineering, supply chain optimization, and performance management while guiding cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders from a distance.

You will architect large-scale changes, set global standards, mentor engineers, and drive digital transformation through advanced simulation and modeling.