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Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.

Industrial Engineer

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.

  • R66,700 - R70,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 14 Apr 2026 by Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2637037 - Ref CPT003531

About the position

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Desired Skills:

  • Project Implementation
  • Industrial Engineer
  • FMCG

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.

About the agency

Manpower is the world's leader in employment and staffing services, with offices in over 80 different countries and territories providing individual service to 2.5 million employees world-wide. Manpower can help your company anticipate and benefit from the changes happening now and next, in the contemporary world of work. Over 60 years of experience in staffing and recruitment, training, HR Services, outsourcing and consulting for all industries skills and levels. Our focus is to meet your widest range of skill requirements. Our commitment is to continuous service improvement through development and technology. We want you to know you will have the skills you need, today and in the future. Our staffing solutions across various disciplines include: Temporary / Contract and Project Staffing Our propriety skill assessments enable us to confirm our people's software knowledge, practical abilities and quality attitude across the widest range of work profiles Permanent Recruitment Call Centre Staffing Our proprietary teleskill assessment identifies the skills required for the widest range of inbound and outbound work, from basic helpdesk operations to telephone marketing and telesales. Outsourcing Staffing Solutions Manpower provides Wage Master as a customized solution to clients who have various staffing requirements. The client chooses the employees and determines their remuneration package. Manpower then assumes employer responsibility for all HR issues and provides a payrolling service. Manpower can establish an office on your premises with a supervisor and staff to manage part or your entire workforce. We continue to seek ways to further refine our system, to improve our level of response and to give you the highest quality possible. Our goal is not just to meet your expectations ... but to exceed them.

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