Job Description

• Freedom Stationery is looking for a motivated and experienced Industrial Engineer to join our factory in Isithebe on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will analyse and improve production processes, enhance workflow efficiency, optimize resource usage, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, conduct time and motion studies, and support continuous improvement across the plant.
• Implement industrial engineering principles to optimize production processes.
• Analyse production data and support lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational 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 Stationery’s Transformation Strategy and business optimization initiatives.

Job 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.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Ability to manage and execute projects effectively.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Leadership ability and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.