Graduate Industrial engineer, Brits

Mpact Plastic Containers (MPC) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, sustainable plastic packaging solutions in South Africa. As part of the Mpact Group, we are committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and providing our customers with durable and cost-effective container solutions. We foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. We value integrity, accountability, and excellence in everything we do. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where they can grow and thrive. Joining Mpact Plastic Containers Castleview means becoming part of a company that is dedicated to delivering superior products while upholding strong values of sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction. To ensure the efficient and effective production of injection moulded products on the shift by effectively controlling all production resources utilized in order to achieve the production and quality targets set, while ensuring that SHEQ standards are maintained.

Introduction Mpact Plastic Containers is looking for a highly motivated Graduate Industrial Engineer to join our team and support our Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This opportunity forms part of our Graduate Development Programme and offers exposure to manufacturing operations, data analytics, process optimisation and automation projects within a dynamic industrial environment. If you are analytical, solutions-driven and passionate about improving processes, this role will give you the opportunity to develop your engineering career while contributing to real operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

Analysing manufacturing and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities

Supporting continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Identifying opportunities for automation and process digitisation

Developing data analysis and operational performance dashboards

Assisting with process mapping, root cause analysis and gap analysis

Supporting cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, productivity and cost performance

Participating in operational improvement projects delivering measurable business value

What You Will Gain

Manufacturing operations and production systems

Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices

Data analytics and operational decision support

Automation and digital manufacturing initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance and supply chain teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles will be advantageous

Strong communication and teamwork skills

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