Senior Industrial Engineer - Operations Strategy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Health, retirement, and life insurance

Leadership training

Professional development budget

Strategic role with influence

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to contribute to operations strategy development. This hybrid role analyzes current performance, identifies growth opportunities, and develops long-term plans to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the organization.

You will partner with senior leadership to provide data-driven insights and recommendations guiding critical decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, operations management, or strategic planning.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing operational strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and business case development experience.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or dynamic corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational strategies to align with company goals and market dynamics.
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis of existing operations and identify key areas for improvement.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Create financial models and forecasts to support strategic investment decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous development of the engineering team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to contribute to their operations strategy development in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role involves analyzing current operational performance, identifying strategic growth opportunities, and developing long-term plans to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to guide critical business decisions. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational strategies to align with company goals and market dynamics.
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis of existing operations and identify key areas for improvement.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Create financial models and forecasts to support strategic investment decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous development of the engineering team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in industrial engineering, operations management, or strategic planning.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful operational strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with business case development.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or dynamic corporate setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonuses.
• Hybrid work flexibility with opportunities for both remote and on-site collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and leadership training.
• A strategic role with significant influence on company direction.