Senior Operations Engineer — Remote & Scalable Systems

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will optimize complex operational systems, analyze performance, and drive efficiency across end-to-end processes.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering or related field and 7+ years in operations engineering, with proven ability to lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate across IT, supply chain, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize operational processes, workflows, and systems to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement initiatives for capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Conduct root cause analyses for operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, supply chain, and manufacturing to integrate and improve systems.
• Oversee implementation of new technologies and process improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster development.

Skills

Operations optimization

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will optimize complex operational systems, analyze performance, and drive efficiency across end-to-end processes.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial Engineering or related field and 7+ years in operations engineering, with proven ability to lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate across IT, supply chain, and manufacturing.