Senior Industrial Engineer

Dawning Truth; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is looking for an Industrial Engineer to introduce lean manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, a relevant degree, and proven success in quality enhancement. This permanent role in the Eastern Cape offers a salary in the range of R40K to R60K per month, negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference

Become the quality champion

Contribute ideas

Hands-on involvement in quality improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing and TQM.
• Proven track record of efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup continuous improvement methodology in the business.
• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Implement quality metrics and monitoring systems.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

TQM Processes

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Leading manufacturer seeks industrial engineer. Introduce and drive lean manufacturing processes in the business.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

• Must be a person who is obsessed with continuous improvement and making things better
• Roll up your sleeves “get hands dirty” type of person

What the person must be able to do :

This role is in the South African manufacturing industry. All duties would take place in this context.

• Setup continuous improvement methodology in the business
• Setup quality metrics and monitoring systems
• Implement TQM processes
• Drive Lean, Continuous Improvement and “right first time” Initiatives
• Reduce defect rates and defect causes
• Improve quality while reducing manufacturing costs
• Drive quality as a culture throughout the business

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months) :

• Driving significant Improvements in Efficiency Implement existing efficiency improvement plansIntroduce new improvement plans to complement existing plans
• Introduce new ideas on how the business can be more effective

Background work experience

• 5+ years experience in the Lean Manufacturing, TQM and similar philosophies. Specifically applied to manufacturing
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Quality (BSC or Btech)
• Proven track record of efficiency improvements, cost saving and quality enhancement (we will check references)
• Strong interpersonal skills

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Innovator
• Improvement Driven
• Strong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills to all levels from senior management to blue collar workers
• Natural coach and mentor
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Success orientated

Qualify Out

• Abrasive
• Emotionally cold
• Focuses on numbers and forgets about people
• Introverted – Not a people person
• Wants to be spoon fed
• Lethargic
• Confined to Analysis-Paralysis

Personality Summary :

• Moderate Driver – Results Orientated Go-getter. Strategic thinker.
• Moderate to High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
• Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.
• Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role :

• Leading manufacturer
• Make a difference – be the quality champion
• Contribute your ideas
• Chance to get your hands dirty with the real issues of quality improvement

Reports to :

Plant Manager

Location :

Eastern Cape

Salary :

Market Related. In the Range of R40K to R60K per month. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Type :

Permanent

Start :

ASAP

Reference :

DT 111