Pietermaritzburg: Junior Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing)

Main Duties Process Improvement and Optimisation Continuous Improvement Drive Lean Manufacturing , Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities Support implementation and sustainability of process improvements. Promote operational excellence and standardization across production areas. Production Performance Analysis Monitor and analyse production KPIs including efficiency, downtime , throughput, scrap and lead times Develop and maintain operational dashboards and performance reports. Provide data-driven recommendations to management for operational improvements. Standardisations &Operational Control Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work instructions. Ensure process consistency and adherence to operational standards. Support implementation of best manufacturing practices. Project Management Coordinate improvement initiatives with production , maintenance ,quality and planning departments. Track projects progress and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Health, Safety compliance Ensure all improvement activities comply with company safety standards and procedures. Education Bachelors degree /BTech/ National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related fields. Experience Minimum 3-5 years experience in manufacturing or production environment.