Senior Industrial Process Innovator - Cape Town

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive performance-driven salary

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Annual bonus structure

Professional growth and certifications

Coastal city location (Cape Town)

Pension plan

Team-building activities

Paid time off for development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Industrial Process Analyst to spearhead process improvements across manufacturing and distribution operations. You will lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering and 8+ years' experience, with strong data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership. This is a senior, on-site position in a coastal city with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, process improvement, or operations analysis.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with process simulation software and data analytics tools.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and analysis of process inefficiencies in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain.
• Develop and implement strategic process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Model, simulate and redesign operational processes to optimise resources.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for efficiency and quality across operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff on process analysis and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful changes and tech adoption.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on progress and outcomes.
• Drive cost reduction through process redesign and waste elimination.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

FlexSim

ExtendSim

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Industrial Process Analyst to spearhead process improvements across manufacturing and distribution operations. You will lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering and 8+ years' experience, with strong data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership. This is a senior, on-site position in a coastal city with opportunities for growth.