Senior Industrial Engineering Lead - Supply Chain (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Lead to spearhead supply chain optimization from its Benoni operations hub. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to design, implement, and refine processes that boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve service levels across the network.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, 7+ years' experience in lean, Six Sigma, and large-scale optimization, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in industrial engineering with a significant focus on supply chain and logistics optimization.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing large-scale optimization projects.
• Expertise in Lean principles, Six Sigma, and supply chain modeling/simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Hybrid work experience balancing remote analysis with on-site validation in Benoni region.
• Ability to travel to various company sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial engineering team to optimize supply chain operations, warehousing, transportation, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance service delivery.
• Design and analyze warehouse layouts, material flows, and processes to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Use data analytics, simulation, and modeling to identify opportunities and test solutions.
• Oversee new technologies and automation within the supply chain.
• Set KPIs and monitor progress toward targets.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and Operations for aligned strategies.
• Manage complex projects from conception to on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior industrial engineers; ensure safety/regulatory compliance near Benoni.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Lead to spearhead supply chain optimization from its Benoni operations hub. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to design, implement, and refine processes that boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve service levels across the network.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, 7+ years' experience in lean, Six Sigma, and large-scale optimization, plus strong leadership and