Senior Industrial Engineer - Facilities & Infrastructure

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health insurance

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Performance bonus potential

Pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a large-scale industrial complex in Randburg to recruit a Senior Industrial Engineer responsible for planning, design, and optimization of facilities and infrastructure. You will analyze layouts, material flow, utility systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

You will lead expansions, upgrades, and equipment installations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and lean optimization across operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering with an industrial focus.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, focusing on facilities planning and site operations.
• Experience in large-scale project management, including budget control and vendor management.
• Expertise in CAD for layout design, facility planning, and 3D modeling.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility design and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing facility layouts, material handling systems, and infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the design and planning of new facility expansions, modifications, and equipment installations.
• Optimize material flow, plant layout, and workstation design to enhance productivity and safety.
• Evaluate and implement improvements for utility systems (power, water, compressed air) to boost efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, budget, and timelines for infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Collaborate with architects, construction managers, and vendors to oversee project execution.
• Ensure all facility designs comply with safety, environmental, and building regulations; apply lean principles.
• Develop and maintain facility-related documentation, including blueprints, SOPs, and maintenance schedules.
• Conduct site assessments and propose modernization and tech integration strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large-scale industrial complex located in Randburg, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and optimization of their extensive facilities and infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of our client's operational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing site layouts, material flow, utility systems, and workflow to identify opportunities for enhancement and cost savings. You will lead projects related to facility upgrades, expansion planning, and the implementation of new operational technologies within the physical plant. This is a significant opportunity to shape the physical backbone of a major industrial operation and drive operational excellence in a challenging urban setting. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and provides a platform for impactful engineering work. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a robust background in facilities management, layout design, and process integration. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring our client's infrastructure supports current and future operational needs efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing facility layouts, material handling systems, and infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the design and planning of new facility expansions, modifications, and equipment installations.
• Optimize material flow, plant layout, and workstation design to enhance productivity and safety.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for utility systems (e.g., power, water, compressed air) to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, and timelines for infrastructure and facility projects.
• Collaborate with architects, construction managers, and external vendors to oversee project execution.
• Ensure all facility designs and modifications comply with safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Implement lean principles and methodologies to optimize operational space utilization and workflow.
• Develop and maintain facility-related documentation, including blueprints, SOPs, and maintenance schedules.
• Conduct site assessments and recommend strategies for modernization and technological integration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering with an industrial focus.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a substantial portion focused on facilities planning, infrastructure development, and site operations.
• Proven experience in large-scale project management, including budget control and vendor management.
• Expertise in CAD software for layout design, facility planning, and 3D modeling.
• Strong understanding of material handling systems, utility infrastructure, and building services.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility design and workflow optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, building codes, and safety standards (OSHA, local equivalents).
• Experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive senior-level salary package.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant annual bonus potential tied to project success and operational improvements.
• Generous pension fund and long-term incentive plan.
• Professional development opportunities, including leadership training and advanced certifications.
• Company vehicle or substantial travel allowance.
• Opportunity to work on major capital projects and influence strategic infrastructure decisions.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and operational excellence.