Senior Industrial Engineer — Operations Excellence (Hybrid, Upington)

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Life insurance

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Excellence for a major industrial goods producer in Upington, Northern Cape. The role centers on driving manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM, with on-site leadership and some remote collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, analyze complex data, and develop strategic solutions to foster a culture of continuous improvement in a

Formación

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering or operations management.
• Black Belt in Six Sigma is required; Master Black Belt is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in leading Lean Manufacturing projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and simulation software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, demonstrating effective remote collaboration and on-site leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the identification, development, and implementation of operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and supporting functions.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and develop data-driven strategies for performance enhancement.
• Conduct process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause investigations to address operational challenges.
• Manage and execute improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results.
• Develop and implement performance metrics (KPIs) to monitor operational efficiency and track progress towards goals.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and operational staff on continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive holistic improvements.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Change management

Analytical thinking

Educación

Master's in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Minitab

SPC

Simulation software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer focused on Operations Excellence for a major industrial goods producer in Upington, Northern Cape. The role centers on driving manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM, with on-site leadership and some remote collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, analyze complex data, and develop strategic solutions to foster a culture of continuous improvement in a