Job Description

A leading plastics manufacturing company in Germiston, Gauteng, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a process-driven and detail-oriented professional to play a key role in optimizing production efficiency, improving workflows, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a strong background in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment and are passionate about driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce waste and costs.
• Design plant layouts and production workflows to maximize space and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor key performance metrics and prepare detailed reports for management.
• Assist with capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities for operational enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing environment (plastics industry experience advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process mapping, workflow optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across departments.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and planning software/tools.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Yusrah Farouk at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:

or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.