Senior Lead Industrial Engineer – Richards Bay Operations

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Ample paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Engineer for a prominent Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal operation. You will oversee major engineering initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across large-scale facilities.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering with 7+ years' progressive experience, including 2+ years in leadership. Expect strong focus on Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven process improvements, plus mentoring a team of engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience, 2+ in leadership.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process simulation.
• Proven track record leading large-scale improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of advanced industrial engineering solutions.
• Analyze complex data to identify key areas for optimization and efficiency gains.
• Plan and execute strategies to improve throughput, quality, and cost control.
• Manage and mentor a team of industrial engineers with performance oversight.
• Oversee Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management to align engineering with business goals.
• Ensure projects meet scope, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Develop reporting for operational performance and project status.
• Champion safety and environmental compliance across operations.
• Stay current with emerging industrial technologies and best practices.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Arena

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Engineer for a prominent Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal operation. You will oversee major engineering initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across large-scale facilities.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering with 7+ years' progressive experience, including 2+ years in leadership. Expect strong focus on Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven process improvements, plus mentoring a team of engineers.