Senior Operations Engineer: Lean, Automation & CI Leader

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

International travel

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an innovative Operations Engineer to drive efficiency and optimize performance at our facility. You will analyze complex data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions aligning with business objectives in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in IE/ME, 7+ years in operations or industrial engineering, and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in operations management or industrial engineering with a focus on optimization.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience with operations software, simulation tools, and process mapping techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational performance metrics and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, workflow automation, and resource management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute operational improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards in all operational activities.
• Design and implement control systems and performance monitoring tools for production processes.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to optimize material flow and inventory management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Simulation software

Process mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an innovative Operations Engineer to drive efficiency and optimize performance at our facility. You will analyze complex data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions aligning with business objectives in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in IE/ME, 7+ years in operations or industrial engineering, and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and project management.