Production Efficiency Engineer

Placements24; O Mente; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Production Efficiency Engineer for a facility in Queenstown to enhance operational output, reduce waste, and ensure quality and safety standards. You will identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and lead the adoption of lean methodologies to improve throughput.

Collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will analyze data, run Kaizen events, define standard work, and train staff on new procedures to sustain gains and elevate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in production efficiency, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with Lean tools and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement using lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop, test, and implement new process designs and operational strategies to increase throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen events, and standard work development.
• Monitor production performance using key metrics and data analysis, providing regular reports on progress and impact.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
• Train production staff on new procedures and best practices to ensure consistent implementation of improvements in Queenstown .

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

VSM

5S

Kaizen

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven Production Efficiency Engineer to enhance operational output and streamline workflows at their facility in Queenstown . This role is vital for identifying and implementing improvements that boost productivity, reduce waste, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. You will work closely with production teams, supervisors, and management to analyze processes, develop solutions, and drive the successful adoption of new methodologies. This position offers a prime opportunity to significantly impact manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement using lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop, test, and implement new process designs and operational strategies to increase throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen events, and standard work development.
• Monitor production performance using key metrics and data analysis, providing regular reports on progress and impact.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
• Train production staff on new procedures and best practices to ensure consistent implementation of improvements in Queenstown .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience focused on production efficiency, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., VSM, 5S, Kaizen).
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret production data to drive decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training.
• Generous paid leave and statutory holidays.
• A supportive work environment focused on team success and operational excellence in Queenstown .