Senior Industrial Engineer - Project Management

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Pension fund

Generous annual leave

Professional certification support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Nelspruit to lead and execute a portfolio of process improvement projects. You will apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, driving end-to-end project success.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 6+ years of project management experience, proficiency in PMP/Agile and MS Project, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on project management.
• Experience leading complex operational improvement projects with PMP/Agile/MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple industrial engineering projects concurrently.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to solve operational challenges.
• Manage budgets, track progress, and report milestones to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure clear communications across lifecycles.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Six Sigma tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer with strong project management skills to join their operations in Nelspruit . This role is critical for leading and executing a portfolio of complex process improvement projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving product quality. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of these projects, from scope definition and planning through to implementation and evaluation. This position requires a blend of technical engineering expertise and robust project leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple industrial engineering projects concurrently.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans , resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to solve complex operational challenges.
• Manage project budgets, track progress, and report on key milestones and outcomes to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration and ensure effective communication throughout project lifecycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a significant focus on project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and successfully completing complex operational improvement projects.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of lean principles, Six Sigma, and process analysis techniques.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Pension fund and other retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional certification and development in Nelspruit .