Senior Industrial Engineer - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead Operations Excellence initiatives. The role focuses on driving efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting overall performance through advanced industrial engineering methods.

You will analyze production and process flows, develop and implement improvement plans, and mentor junior engineers while managing projects with Lean and Six Sigma principles in a hybrid work setup between the Paarl facility and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of production and operational processes.
• Develop and implement improvement plans.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established company in **Paarl, Western Cape**, is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to spearhead their Operations Excellence initiatives. This role is designed for a professional passionate about driving efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall performance through the application of advanced industrial engineering techniques. You will conduct in-depth analysis of production and operational processes, develop and implement improvement plans, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires a deep understanding of methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, with a proven ability to manage projects effectively. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of collaborative work at our **Paarl** facility and remote flexibility. You will play a key part in ensuring our client remains at the forefront of operational efficiency.