Industrial Engineer at Freedom Stationery (Pty) LTD

Key Responsibilities

• Implement industrial engineering principles to optimize production processes.
• Analyse production data and support lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain accurate work standards and process documentation (SOPs).
• Conduct time and motion studies and standardize job times across production lines.
• Coordinate plant layout design, process changes, and capital equipment installations.
• Monitor overtime, manage capital structure, and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
• Facilitate people development and multi-skilling across teams.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and manage performance reporting tools.
• Enforce health, safety, and compliance policies across the department.
• Support Freedom Printpak’s Transformation Strategy and business optimization plans.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (Essential).
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment as an Industrial Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and production planning.
• Experience with time studies, work standards, and business process improvement.