Senior Industrial Engineer - Plant Operations

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on Plant Operations to drive operational excellence, optimize production workflows, and implement efficiency improvements within the manufacturing facility.

You will analyze complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic solutions. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities and exposure to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, plant operations.
• Expertise in process optimization, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, and automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and redesign of plant production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant floor.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and KPIs for operational efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality control departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and automation within the plant.
• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation studies to optimize plant output.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean

Six Sigma

Manufacturing systems

Automation

Analytics

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on Plant Operations to join their hybrid team in Mahikeng . This role is critical for driving operational excellence, optimizing production workflows, and implementing sustainable efficiency improvements within the manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for analyzing complex systems, identifying bottlenecks, and leading cross-functional teams to implement strategic solutions. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on plant productivity and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and redesign of plant production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant floor.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and KPIs for operational efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality control departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and automation within the plant.
• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation studies to optimize plant output.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, specifically within plant operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in process optimization , Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, equipment, and automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment focused on innovation.