Senior Industrial Engineer — Lean Process Optimization

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and optimizing production processes across departments.

You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions to reduce waste and improve quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the position offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial engineering focusing on process optimization and lean manufacturing in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling software (Arena, FlexSim) and statistical analysis tools (Minitab).
• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software for layout design is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing techniques (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
• Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, and workspace utilization.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish production standards and improve workflow.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and management to implement process changes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Use data analysis tools to model and predict process performance.
• Manage projects related to process improvement and new product introduction.
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Time and motion studies

Data analysis

Project management

CAD layout design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

FlexSim

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and optimizing production processes across departments.

You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions to reduce waste and improve quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the position offers