Senior Industrial Engineer - Lead Process Improvements

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead major operational improvements in George. You will drive design and implementation of advanced industrial engineering solutions across production systems, aiming to boost productivity and reduce waste.

The role requires a track record of leading multi-faceted projects, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools to model and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with strong project leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and operations research methodologies experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with CAD software and simulation tools for process design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial engineering solutions for complex operational challenges.
• Analyze production systems to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for major initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and skill development.
• Evaluate technologies and equipment to support optimized production processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead major operational improvements in George. You will drive design and implementation of advanced industrial engineering solutions across production systems, aiming to boost productivity and reduce waste.

The role requires a track record of leading multi-faceted projects, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools to model and optimize processes.