Remote Senior Industrial Engineer: Process & Ops Leader

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible remote work setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead remote, cross‑functional initiatives that boost operational efficiency and supply chain performance across global teams. You will own complex process improvements, run simulations, and guide stakeholders with data‑driven ROI analyses.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with leadership or project management.
• Lean Six Sigma expertise; Black Belt preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in simulation software, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic initiatives to improve overall operational efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of production processes, identifying opportunities for automation and innovation.
• Develop supply chain optimization strategies and implement best practices for inventory management and logistics.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams in adopting new methodologies and technologies.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and training sessions on process improvement techniques.
• Prepare detailed business cases and ROI analyses for proposed operational changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead remote, cross‑functional initiatives that boost operational efficiency and supply chain performance across global teams. You will own complex process improvements, run simulations, and guide stakeholders with data‑driven ROI analyses.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).