Industrial Engineer, Cape Town

R 800000 - R 840000 Annually Cost To Company

Industrial Engineer (Projects) FMCG / Food Production / Manufacturing

Are you an analytical, solutions-driven Industrial Engineer with a passion for operational excellence? We are looking for a hands‑on professional to join a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency, improving processes, and delivering impactful capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through to completion.

About the Role Working closely with cross‑functional teams across production, engineering, quality and supply chain, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement, optimising workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys making a tangible difference on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support end‑to‑end project implementation, from concept through to execution and post‑implementation review

Analyse existing processes to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain

Develop and optimise process flows, layouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes

Utilise data analysis and reporting to support decision‑making and track performance improvements

Requirements

BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering or related field (Degree preferred, BTech only with suitable seniority and expertise)

Approximately 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within FMCG, food production or manufacturing

Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role

Strong understanding of process optimisation, production systems, and operational workflows

Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Attributes

Hands‑on, practical, and solutions‑orientated

Strong communicator with the ability to influence across teams

Highly organised with strong project coordination skills

Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced production environment

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