Senior Industrial Engineer — Plant Layout & Flow Optimization

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead large-scale facility layout projects in Randburg and surrounding Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing material flow and operations, using simulation tools and lean methods to drive productivity and cost savings.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and senior management, oversee design implementations on-site, and mentor junior engineers. A strong background in heavy manufacturing or complex logistics is preferred.

Formación

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with simulation software Arena/AnyLogic and CAD tools.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, and workflow optimization.
• Proven ability to lead complex, large-scale facility design projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and optimization of industrial facility layouts for efficient material flow and space use.
• Develop strategies for optimizing material handling systems, automation, and logistics.
• Use advanced simulation to model and predict performance of layout and flow scenarios.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste in material handling and production processes.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and design improvements to ensure worker safety.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate new equipment into facility designs.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for layout improvements.
• Oversee implementation of approved facility designs with minimal disruption.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on facility planning and design.

Educación

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Arena

AnyLogic

CAD tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer to lead large-scale facility layout projects in Randburg and surrounding Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing material flow and operations, using simulation tools and lean methods to drive productivity and cost savings.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and senior management, oversee design implementations on-site, and mentor junior engineers. A strong background in heavy manufacturing or complex logistics is preferred.