Industrial Engineer - Plastic Industry Experience

Responsibilities:

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and workflows for efficiency improvements.
• Design and implement lean manufacturing principles and process enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.
• Oversee capital investment and technology upgrade projects (e.g., robotics, conveyors).
• Optimise plant layout and material flow.
• Conduct time studies, cost analysis, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with operations, production, and technical teams to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on operational progress.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Support change management during transition to modernised systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an industrial, production, or process engineering role.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process optimisation, ideally within the plastics or injection moulding industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead capital investment projects and modernisation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Practical experience with plant layout, workflow optimisation, and automation technologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Professional maturity, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans is preferred due to team dynamics.
• Willingness to work onsite in Germiston or relocate if necessary.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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