Remote Principal Industrial Engineer - Strategy

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote role

Top-tier compensation

Premium medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Leadership programs

Industry forums

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations planning for a large, multi-site industrial group. This fully remote role in South Africa requires 10+ years in industrial engineering, advanced analytics, and proven leadership to drive capacity expansion, process improvement, and technology adoption.

You will influence senior leadership, develop business cases for capital investments, and mentor junior engineers while upholding sustainability and safety

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial engineering with focus on strategic operations planning and large-scale projects.
• Experience developing complex operational strategies in multi-site environments.
• Expertise in analytical methods, simulation, and OR techniques.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop long-term strategic operational plans (capacity, resources, technology roadmaps).
• Analyze current performance and identify strategic improvement areas.
• Lead projects on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and new facilities planning.
• Use modeling/simulation to forecast performance and compare strategies.
• Collaborate with executives, operations, and finance to align strategy with goals.
• Build business cases for major capital investments in tech/facilities.
• Identify trends and best practices in industrial engineering and operations management.
• Mentor junior engineers in strategic planning and complex problem-solving.
• Ensure plans consider sustainability, safety, and compliance.
• Present strategic recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Advanced analytics

Communication

Influence senior leadership

Educación

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

PhD in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Simulation software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead strategic operations planning for a large, multi-site industrial group. This fully remote role in South Africa requires 10+ years in industrial engineering, advanced analytics, and proven leadership to drive capacity expansion, process improvement, and technology adoption.

You will influence senior leadership, develop business cases for capital investments, and mentor junior engineers while upholding sustainability and safety