Job Purpose
- To optimise complex manufacturing processes, systems, and operations by applying industrial engineering principles, lean manufacturing methodologies, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- The role is responsible for improving efficiency, productivity, and quality while reducing operational costs and waste.
- The incumbent will design production layouts, analyse workflows, implement best manufacturing practices, and develop robust planning and capacity systems.
- Additionally, the role will lead project coordination activities and guide planning and operations teams to achieve operational excellence
Key Performance Areas
Job Requirements
Industrial Engineering & Process Optimisation
- Analyse, redesign, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and systems
- Conduct time studies, method studies, and work measurement analysis
- Perform line balancing and throughput optimisation
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvement solutions
Data Analysis, Simulation & Modelling
- Utilise simulation software to model and optimise production systems
- Apply statistical methods and mathematical models to analyse operational data
- Simulate process changes and predict operational outcomes before implementation
- Develop data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Build analytical models for capacity planning, workflow optimisation, and efficiency improvement
- Use advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for performance reporting and dashboards
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Lead the development and execution of an integrated Operational Excellence framework combining Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
- Drive end-to-end waste elimination across all manufacturing processes by applying Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED, Kanban, and standardised work.
- Identify, analyse, and eliminate inefficiencies in processes, equipment, workflows, and resource utilisation to improve productivity, quality, and flow.
- Facilitate structured continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects.
- Establish and sustain a culture of continuous improvement across production, planning, engineering, and support functions.
- Lead TPM implementation to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Drive the implementation of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance systems in collaboration with maintenance and production teams.
- Reduce breakdowns, defects, minor stops, and chronic equipment losses through data-driven reliability improvement initiatives.
- Integrate Lean, CI, and TPM activities into a unified improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, cycle time, scrap rates, and process efficiency improvements.
- Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardisation, visual management, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Facility Layout & Industrial Design
- Design efficient workstation layouts and production flow systems
- Optimise material handling systems and internal logistics flow
- Develop warehouse layouts and storage optimisation systems
- Improve space utilisation and ergonomic workstation design
- Ensure layouts support lean flow and reduced handling waste
Planning, Capacity & Production System
- Develop and implement production planning and capacity modelling systems
- Analyse demand vs capacity and recommend optimisation strategies
- Improve scheduling accuracy and production sequencing
- Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes
- Ensure alignment between planning systems and operational capability
Cost Engineering, Estimation & Analysis
- Develop cost estimation tools, models, and systems for manufacturing processes
- Support cost engineers and cost estimators with engineering inputs
- Estimate production costs for processes, products, and projects
- Evaluate operational efficiency and cost drivers
- Analyse variances between estimated and actual production costs.
Cost Reporting & Management Support
- Prepare detailed cost analysis and operational performance reports
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management
- Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights
- Track cost-saving initiatives and report ROI of improvement projects
- Develop dashboards for cost, efficiency, and productivity monitoring
Project Co-ordination & Execution
- Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional engineering and optimisation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives.
- Develop and implement a Performance Measurement System (PMS) to track project effectiveness, operational efficiency, and improvement outcomes.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress, performance trends, and overall impact.
- Provide ongoing performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making by management and stakeholders.
- Identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities, and support corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery.
- Drive training and coaching initiatives to build capability in performance measurement, project execution, and continuous improvement practices across teams.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor operations and planning teams
- Provide technical guidance on optimisation methodologies
- Develop team capability in Lean, data analysis, and process improvement
- Promote accountability and performance-driven culture
Cost Reduction & Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
- Reduce waste, scrap, rework, and inefficiencies
- Improve labour, machine, and material utilisation
- Benchmark and implement best manufacturing practices
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing standards
- Support internal audits and continuous improvement audits
- Comply with Necsa’s Health and Safety requirements
- BBS observations and Safety incidents.
- Promote a Nuclear Safety Culture within NECSA group
- Contribute to improvement or streamlined world class Safety Systems
- Implement best-in-class industrial engineering practices
Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, quoting and legal implications
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- An ability to understand and assess technical problems, enabling you to
- generate solutions through application of process knowledge, experimental trials
- and process development.
- The ability to identify and develop leads during technical conversations and to
- generate ideas for internal/external/collaborative development projects.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills applicable to scoping, launch and delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Time & Self-Management
- Drive (Results Orientation)
- Assertiveness
- Excellence / Quality Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service Orientation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety Orientation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Industrial Engineering OR Operations Management.
- General computer literate to at least intermediate level (Windows, MS Project, MS Word and Excel)
Minimum Experience
- 10 years in manufacturing/ industrial engineering environment
- Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, CI implementation
- Minimum 5-7 years in fabrication environment (advantageous)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Documentation and organization skills
Closing date: 20 August 2026
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