Remote Senior Industrial Engineer: Lean-Driven Innovation

Placements24

Polokwane

Remote

ZAR 1,957,000 - 3,098,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and performance
Top-tier health insurance
Professional development & continuous-
Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to spearhead process innovation from a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on driving transformative improvements in operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall business performance through advanced industrial engineering practices.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional improvements, conducting feasibility studies, mentoring teams, and aligning engineering work with strategic objectives while staying current with

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with a focus on process innovation.
  • Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of innovative process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Analyze existing workflows to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
  • Develop business cases and feasibility studies for major re‑engineering projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and cross‑functional teams on Lean Six Sigma best practices.
  • Collaborate with leadership to define strategic operational objectives and align engineering efforts.
  • Stay abreast of emerging industrial engineering trends and technologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Remote collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
PhD is a plus

Tools

Simulation software
Data analytics platforms
Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to spearhead process innovation from a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on driving transformative improvements in operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall business performance through advanced industrial engineering practices.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional improvements, conducting feasibility studies, mentoring teams, and aligning engineering work with strategic objectives while staying current with

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