Strategic Capacity Planner - Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Industrial Engineer for our Sandton, Gauteng team. The role focuses on capacity analysis, resource allocation, and long-term forecasting to drive scalable operations.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to assess current and future production capabilities and develop plans to meet growing market demands. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mind, proven forecasting skills, and extensive experience in industrial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering with focus on capacity planning and forecasting.
• Experience developing capacity models and operational forecasts.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data modeling.
• Experience with forecasting tools and ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing or related industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive capacity planning and analysis for all production lines and facilities.
• Develop long-term operational forecasts and resource requirement plans.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, predict future demand, and assess potential bottlenecks.
• Evaluate the impact of new products, technologies, and market changes on operational capacity.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align capacity plans with business objectives.
• Develop business cases for capital investments related to capacity expansion or operational improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to production output, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on capacity status and strategic recommendations.
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization and improve overall operational flexibility.

Skills

Capacity planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related quantitative field

Tools

Forecasting tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Industrial Engineer for our Sandton, Gauteng team. The role focuses on capacity analysis, resource allocation, and long-term forecasting to drive scalable operations.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to assess current and future production capabilities and develop plans to meet growing market demands. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mind, proven forecasting skills, and extensive experience in industrial operations.