Senior Operations Engineer — Process Optimization & Growth

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Centurion-based work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks an experienced Operations Engineer to optimize processes, design systems, and drive cost-efficiency across operations.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in process improvement, expertise in Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, and strong leadership. You will partner with department heads to implement changes and establish KPIs to drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in an operations engineering or similar role, focusing on process optimization.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven strategies for improvement.
• Design and implement new operational processes, systems, and technologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and manage project plans for operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with department heads and operational staff to implement changes and ensure buy-in and adoption.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure operational efficiency and identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed changes and new systems.

Skills

Analytics

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Process mapping software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion seeks an experienced Operations Engineer to optimize processes, design systems, and drive cost-efficiency across operations.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in process improvement, expertise in Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, and strong leadership. You will partner with department heads to implement changes and establish KPIs to drive continuous improvement within the organization.