Remote Principal Industrial Engineer - Strategic Ops Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Unparalleled flexibility

Work from anywhere in SA

Cutting-edge training

Leadership programs

Influence global strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations design initiatives. This fully remote role lets you drive large-scale improvements, network optimizations, and facility planning from anywhere in South Africa.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with global stakeholders, and translate complex business needs into actionable operational solutions, backed by 10+ years of industrial engineering leadership and a track record of transformation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with strategic focus.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex transformations.
• Experience leading cross-functional and remote/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across multiple units.
• Design and optimize complex networks including supply chains and footprints.
• Build business cases and implementation plans for major changes.
• Use modeling, simulation, and data analytics for decision support.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align strategies with goals.
• Monitor KPIs and mentor junior engineers on advanced methods.
• Drive adoption of new models and technologies across the organization.

Skills

Strategic operations design

Leadership & stakeholder management

Advanced analytical thinking

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or OR

Tools

Simulation software

Optimization tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations design initiatives. This fully remote role lets you drive large-scale improvements, network optimizations, and facility planning from anywhere in South Africa.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with global stakeholders, and translate complex business needs into actionable operational solutions, backed by 10+ years of industrial engineering leadership and a track record of transformation.