Senior Industrial Engineer: Lean & Process Excellence

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension fund contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and boost operational efficiency. You will analyze complex manufacturing systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement Lean and Six Sigma solutions to reduce costs.

The role blends on-site analysis with strategic planning and mentoring. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in industrial engineering, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years in industrial engineering with process optimization.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Experience with Arena, AnyLogic and Minitab.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• CAD for layout design is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in Pietermaritzburg, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement Lean/Six Sigma process improvements.
• Design and optimize plant layouts, material flow, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
• Develop KPIs to track progress and impact.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and staff.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and boost operational efficiency. You will analyze complex manufacturing systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement Lean and Six Sigma solutions to reduce costs.

The role blends on-site analysis with strategic planning and mentoring. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in industrial engineering, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and proficiency with