Senior Industrial Engineer: Lean, Six Sigma & Optimization

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead process improvements, optimize throughput and ensure product quality in a major petrochemical and industrial manufacturing setting.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, develop quality systems, mentor junior engineers, and partner with operations, maintenance, and QA to drive efficiency, safety, and cost improvements across a large-scale operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering in heavy industry/manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and TQM.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software and process simulation tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; experience in Richards Bay is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to identify and eliminate waste and variability in production processes.
• Develop and maintain robust quality control systems in line with industry practices and regulations.
• Conduct root cause analyses for production deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimize plant layouts, material flow, and resource allocation to improve performance and safety.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and QA to drive performance improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers in process optimization and quality management techniques.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to production efficiency, quality, and cost.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Total Quality Management

Leadership

Communication

PSM

Statistical analysis

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead process improvements, optimize throughput and ensure product quality in a major petrochemical and industrial manufacturing setting.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, develop quality systems, mentor junior engineers, and partner with operations, maintenance, and QA to drive efficiency, safety, and cost improvements across a large-scale operation.