Remote Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Transformation

Placements24; O Mente; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead a large-scale Lean Manufacturing transformation. This remote role focuses on identifying and eliminating waste, improving throughput, and enabling a culture of continuous improvement across the value stream.

The ideal candidate will deploy Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, JIT) and guide virtual teams through changes, engaging stakeholders remotely to drive productivity and profitability.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Industrial Engineer to drive a significant Lean Manufacturing transformation initiative, operating entirely remotely. This role is critical for identifying and eliminating waste throughout the value stream, enhancing operational efficiency, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for deploying Lean tools and methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, and Just-In-Time (JIT) production, guiding teams through these changes virtually. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Lean principles, excellent facilitation skills, and a proven ability to effect change in complex organizations, all within a remote framework. This is an exciting opportunity to architect and implement Lean strategies on a broad scale, impacting productivity and profitability across the business. Your ability to engage, train, and influence stakeholders remotely will be key to success. This role, conceptually tied to Queenstown, Eastern Cape, offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a substantial impact on manufacturing excellence. We seek a proactive individual who can inspire and lead a Lean journey across diverse operational units.