Senior Industrial Engineer: Winery Ops & Process Excellence

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive executive salary with incs

Profit sharing potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 represents a prestigious winery group in Stellenbosch seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence from grape reception to finished product.

The role focuses on optimizing production processes, reducing waste through Lean and Six Sigma, and improving overall efficiency with data-driven insights. On-site work in Stellenbosch is required, collaborating with cellar masters and QA teams to uphold HACCP/ISO standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering.
• Proven experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and optimize all stages of the winemaking and bottling process.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Design efficient facility layouts and material flow strategies for wineries and bottling plants.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish operational standards and improve labor productivity.
• Implement robust inventory management systems for raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all operational activities.
• Utilize data analysis and simulation tools to model process improvements and forecast resource needs.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with quality standards (HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and equipment to enhance operations.
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff and operational teams on process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Process simulation software

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 represents a prestigious winery group in Stellenbosch seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence from grape reception to finished product.

The role focuses on optimizing production processes, reducing waste through Lean and Six Sigma, and improving overall efficiency with data-driven insights. On-site work in Stellenbosch is required, collaborating with cellar masters and QA teams to uphold HACCP/ISO standards.