Industrial Engineer

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

South Africa - Western Cape , Cape Town - South (Athlone, Ottery, Philippi)

A leading packaging manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join their Commercial team.
This role has a strong interface with Manufacturing and Supply Chain and focuses on product costing, process optimisation, ERP data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives
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The successful candidate will translate operational and system data into accurate cost models and support strategic commercial decision-making within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Cape Town, Western Cape

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain or industrial engineering environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing processes (labour, machine utilisation, yields, scrap, rework, capacity)
  • Supply chain operations and raw material flow
  • Cost modelling and variance analysis (standard vs actual costing)
  • ERP/MRP systems (BOMs, routings, inventory and costing structures)
• Advanced Excel skills (Power BI advantageous)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Comfortable working across shop floor operations, suppliers and senior management
• Knowledge of GMP and Health & Safety standards within a manufacturing environment
• Passion for packaging innovation and sustainable manufacturing

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify efficiency and cost optimisation opportunities
• Conduct time studies, work measurement and process mapping
• Develop and maintain end-to-end product cost models
• Support pricing strategies, tenders and commercial negotiations
• Analyse cost variances and provide actionable insights
• Drive ERP data accuracy, governance and system integrity (BOMs, routings, costing)
• Build and maintain cost, performance and operational dashboards
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Apply Lean and Industrial Engineering tools to improve efficiency and profitability
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT and Commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP and Food Safety Management Systems
• Contribute to strategic decision-making through accurate operational and financial analysis

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