Senior Industrial Engineering Leader | Lean Six Sigma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

International exposure

Executive development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a diversified industrial group in Centurion, Gauteng to recruit a Lead Industrial Engineering Manager. You will oversee the industrial engineering function across manufacturing and logistics, driving efficiency, cost control, and project delivery within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering (PhD advantageous), 10+ years of IE experience with 3–5 years in leadership, and Black Belt certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in industrial engineering with 3–5 years in management.
• Black Belt certification required with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise.
• Experience in facility layout, capacity planning, and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers and drive professional development.
• Develop and execute long-term IE strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee design and optimization of manufacturing processes, layouts, and material flow.
• Implement continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen; set KPIs and monitor targets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

PhD advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a diversified industrial group in Centurion, Gauteng to recruit a Lead Industrial Engineering Manager. You will oversee the industrial engineering function across manufacturing and logistics, driving efficiency, cost control, and project delivery within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering (PhD advantageous), 10+ years of IE experience with 3–5 years in leadership, and Black Belt certification.