Industrial Engineer

2 days ago

Paarl Western Cape, South Africa Yagdan Manufacturing ta Azapak Paper Packaging Products Full time R720 000 - R1 080 000 per year

Azapak is upgrading its factory into a more modern, efficient and digitally supported environment. We are looking for an Industrial Engineer who enjoys improving processes, analysing data, and supporting digital tools that make the factory run smarter.

This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who likes both factory floor problem-solving and using digital systems to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyse production processes and identify bottlenecks.

· Improve workflow efficiency and reduce waste.

· Support digitising job cards, QC forms and downtime logs.

· Build and maintain simple KPI dashboards and reports.

· Work with Production, QC and Maintenance to solve daily issues.

· Assist with continuous improvement projects and layout optimisation.

· Help introduce new digital tools and workflows (training provided).

· Document processes and support SOP development.

· Monitor production data and highlight trends or problems.

Minimum Requirements

· Industrial Engineering degree (or similar: Manufacturing/Mechanical with IE exposure).

· 1–7 years experience in a manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or similar environment.

· Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills.

· Comfortable working on the factory floor.

· Experience in process mapping, continuous improvement or efficiency projects.

· Good analytical ability and structured approach to problem-solving.

· Interest in learning digital tools (reporting, automation, workflows).

Advantageous (Not Required)

· Exposure to OEE, downtime analysis or waste tracking.

· Experience building dashboards or reports.

· Experience supporting digital or system rollout projects.

· Understanding of printing, converting or packaging environments.

Ideal Candidate Traits

· Curious about technology and improving systems.

· Hands-on, practical and comfortable around machines.

· Good communicator across all staff levels.

· Enjoys creating structure and solving process problems.

· Able to learn new tools quickly.

· Works well under pressure in a busy production environment.

What We Offer

· Opportunity to help modernise and digitise a high-volume factory.

· Direct involvement with the MD and GM.

· Growth in operations, systems, and digital transformation.

· Training on new digital and automation tools.

· A role with real impact and visibility.

Closing date for applications are 18 December 2025. Please submit a copy of your qualifications with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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