Industrial Engineer

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT000970/YvZ

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.
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.

POSITION INFO:

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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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