Senior Industrial Engineer - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead operations excellence on-site. You will analyze processes, design layouts, and implement improvements that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and raise product quality, while mentoring junior engineers.

Collaborating with QA and production leadership, you will embed a culture of continuous improvement and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with process improvement focus.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations excellence initiatives across manufacturing and business processes.
• Analyze complex data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Design improved workflows, plant layouts, and material handling systems.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting.
• Mentor staff on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with QA and production management to ensure standards and drive quality.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operations excellence at their facility in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is instrumental in analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements across manufacturing and business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate product quality. You will lead key projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with operational leadership to embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role requiring significant on-site presence to effectively engage with teams and oversee process transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of operations excellence initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Analyze complex operational data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop targeted solutions.
• Design and implement improved workflows, plant layouts, and material handling systems.
• Develop and maintain operational performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting structures.
• Train and mentor operations staff on continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and production management to ensure adherence to standards and drive quality improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a strong focus on process improvement and operations management.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid, provident fund, and life insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic work environment focused on achieving measurable results and operational efficiency.
• Employee wellness programs and work-life balance initiatives.