Senior Industrial Engineer — Lead Lean & Six Sigma Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Pension fund

Generous annual leave

Professional certification support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Nelspruit to lead and execute a portfolio of process improvement projects. You will apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, driving end-to-end project success.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 6+ years of project management experience, proficiency in PMP/Agile and MS Project, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on project management.
• Experience leading complex operational improvement projects with PMP/Agile/MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple industrial engineering projects concurrently.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to solve operational challenges.
• Manage budgets, track progress, and report milestones to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure clear communications across lifecycles.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Six Sigma tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Nelspruit to lead and execute a portfolio of process improvement projects. You will apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, driving end-to-end project success.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 6+ years of project management experience, proficiency in PMP/Agile and MS Project, and strong leadership and communication skills.