Senior Industrial Operations Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Operations Engineer in Johannesburg to optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple units. You will analyze bottlenecks, implement innovative solutions, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 5+ years in industrial engineering or operations, and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, with a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, operations management, or a similar role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes and identify efficiency, cost, quality, and safety improvements.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and technologies to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Design and optimize factory layouts and workflows for efficient material and people flow.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and staff on best practices.
• Monitor KPIs and report operational performance to management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Simulation software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Operations Engineer in Johannesburg to optimize production processes, drive efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple units. You will analyze bottlenecks, implement innovative solutions, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 5+ years in industrial engineering or operations, and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, with a passion for