Industrial Engineer
Reference: NCM001584-TS-1
6 Month contract - based in Nelspruit, Hoedspruit, or Letsitele. Junior Industrial Engineer - graduated with relevant Industrial Engineering degree. To perform duties within the Agricultural Sector.
Group of companies based in the agricultural sector requires a dynamic Industrial Engineer with a keen interest in the agricultural sector. As we strive for continuous improvement in the agricultural space, we are seeking an individual who can understand complex problems, find innovative solutions, and drive impactful change.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
1. Requirement Analysis
- Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
- Investigate and analyse production methods to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
- Use data to improve communication and streamline processes.
- Review and document best practices, codify them into manuals.
2. Process Mapping
- Create detailed business process maps and workflows, focusing on optimizing business processes related to farms and nurseries.
- Identify key data that drives decisions.
3. Stakeholder Management
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, especially technical and operational management, to ensure their needs are addressed and to manage expectations.
- Work actively to enhance Farm and Nursery “best practice manuals” and improve processes.
- Scope projects aligned with CI agenda, communicate requirements to the software team/user support manager, and provide feedback to the software team.
4. Data Analysis
- Analyse business data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities in areas like scouting analysis, spray, irrigation improvements, and harvest tracking.
- Capture and clearly communicate user requirements for BI and support the software team for efficient data analysis.
5. Solution Design
- Collaborate with the software team, operations, and technical teams to design solutions that address business needs in the agricultural sector.
- Explore low-code solutions and provide feedback on software.
- Evaluate existing third-party software that can address business needs.
6. Project Management
- Oversee agricultural projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within planned time frames.
- Focus on areas like irrigation solutions, fertigation tracking, productivity measures, stock management solutions, fuel tracking, crop manipulation efficiencies, and accreditation reports.
7. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process and system improvements in the agricultural sector.
- Initiate projects that lead to operational excellence and increased efficiency.
8. Training and Support
- Provide training and support to users on new systems or processes, handling onboarding and implementation processes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related field.
- Experience in the agricultural sector is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
General Attributes
- Loyalty: Willingness to work outside of job description when necessary.
- Resilience: Ability to recover from setbacks.
- Integrity: Demonstrating honesty and reliability.
- Innovation: Initiative, solution-driven mindset.
- Emotional Intelligence: Ability to build relations with others.
- Overall Impression: Acceptance of authority and responsibility.
Package & Remuneration
R 185 - R 187 - Hourly
Contact me at the detail listed below.
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp AT networkcontracting CO ZA
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