Remote Senior Industrial Engineering Leader

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Executive health coverage

Long-term incentive plan

Executive coaching

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering function in South Africa. You will oversee a team of industrial engineers, shape operations strategy, and drive process optimization across manufacturing and supply chains.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, remote leadership, and collaboration with senior leaders. A Master's in IE (MBA a plus) and 10+ years of experience are preferred, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years in industrial engineering with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Experience managing remote engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality systems.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive change and manage complex projects.
• Proficiency with project management software and IE tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of industrial engineers.
• Develop strategic plans for continuous improvement in operations.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of industrial systems.
• Establish KPIs and monitor efficiency, quality.
• Drive lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage project portfolios for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering with business goals.
• Champion adoption of new technologies to boost productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Industrial engineering tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering function in South Africa. You will oversee a team of industrial engineers, shape operations strategy, and drive process optimization across manufacturing and supply chains.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, remote leadership, and collaboration with senior leaders. A Master's in IE (MBA a plus) and 10+ years of experience are preferred, with a track record of delivering