Remote Senior Industrial Engineer: Global Process Opt

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead global process optimization initiatives from a fully remote setting. The role requires deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and simulation tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations across time zones, develop ROI analyses, and mentor junior engineers to foster operational excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering focusing on process optimization.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale, global process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with data analytics, simulation tools, and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and implementation of industrial processes to enhance global efficiency and quality.
• Develop strategic improvement plans using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Utilize data analytics and simulation tools to identify opportunities and predict outcomes.
• Create SOPs and guidelines for global deployment and best practices.
• Manage cross-functional, international projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analytics

Process optimization

Industrial engineering

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Operations Research

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

FlexSim

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead global process optimization initiatives from a fully remote setting. The role requires deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and simulation tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations across time zones, develop ROI analyses, and mentor junior engineers to foster operational excellence and sustainability.