Senior Industrial Engineering Leader - Lean & Ops Strategy

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus package

Health benefits

Relocation assistance to Upington

Leadership training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function. This senior role oversees process design, operational efficiency, capacity planning, and cost reduction initiatives, guiding a team of industrial engineers.

You will mentor, drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma, manage large projects, align engineering strategies with business goals, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• PMP certification is an advantage and strongly preferred for senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the industrial engineering team.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for efficiency and capacity.
• Oversee design and implementation of new production processes and systems.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage large-scale engineering projects to time, budget, and quality.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering with business goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Project management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

PMP certification (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function. This senior role oversees process design, operational efficiency, capacity planning, and cost reduction initiatives, guiding a team of industrial engineers.

You will mentor, drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma, manage large projects, align engineering strategies with business goals, and report to senior leadership.