Senior Operations Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Optimizer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Engineer to drive operational excellence, optimize production, and implement innovative solutions that cut costs. You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to identify improvements and deploy new systems that enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a dynamic Gauteng environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in operations engineering, process improvement, or similar roles.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects and measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve production efficiency, throughput, and reduce costs in Sandton.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and develop data-driven optimization solutions.
• Design and implement new operational procedures, workflows, and systems.
• Promote lean and Six Sigma methodologies across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on operational challenges.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Engineer to drive operational excellence, optimize production, and implement innovative solutions that cut costs. You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to identify improvements and deploy new systems that enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a dynamic Gauteng environment.