Johannesburg: Industrial Engineer posted by OttoBauthentic

Job Summary:

• The Industrial Engineer will be developed into a Business Process Engineer, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• The role focuses on four core pillars: Project Management, Kaizen (continuous improvement), Data Analytics, and Innovation.
• The position is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to business-critical processes, enabling the graduate to build a strong foundation in operational excellence and process engineering.
• This is a Non-EE position

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management
  o Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects across departments.
  o Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely and successful completion.
  o Support documentation and reporting of project outcomes and lessons learned.
• Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
  o Participate in Kaizen workshops and initiatives to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
  o Map processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements that reduce waste and increase value.
  o Assist in monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and tracking compliance.
• Data Analytics
  o Collect, clean, and analyze business and operational data to generate insights.
  o Support the development of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
  o Collaborate with BI and data teams to leverage analytics in process optimization.
• Innovation & Business Process Engineering
  o Explore and test innovative approaches, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  o Support pilots and proof-of-concept projects for new process solutions.
  o Contribute creative ideas to support digital transformation, automation, and future business growth

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education
  Mandatory: BSc/BEng in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
  Preferred: Certifications, or exposure to Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics.
• Experience
  Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/graduate program experience.
  Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar) is an advantage.
  Participation in projects or process improvement initiatives during studies will be beneficial.
• Technical & Professional Competencies
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping skills.
  Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen and continuous improvement principles.
  Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
  Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to BI tools preferred

6 Month Contract position that might turn to a permanent position.