Senior Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Advanced training and certifications

Career growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize operations, analyze production processes, and lead improvement projects that boost productivity and quality. You will partner with plant management and production teams to identify opportunities and drive best-practice adoption.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 6+ years’ experience in process optimization and project leadership, and proven Lean Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with focus on process optimization and project management.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and redesign of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement advanced production scheduling and inventory management systems.
• Oversee Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant.
• Conduct capacity planning and bottleneck analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes and technologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

Process optimization

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Statistical tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize their operations in Nelspruit . This critical role involves analyzing production processes, implementing efficiency improvements, and leading projects that enhance overall productivity and quality. You will work closely with plant management and production teams to identify areas for enhancement and drive the adoption of best practices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a significant impact on operational excellence, contributing to strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a key industrial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and redesign of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement advanced production scheduling and inventory management systems.
• Oversee the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant.
• Conduct detailed engineering studies, including capacity planning and bottleneck analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on process optimization and project management.
• Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and project leadership.
• Proficiency in simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at influencing stakeholders in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• A challenging role with significant opportunities for impact and career growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.