Fully Remote Operations Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Operations Efficiency Engineer to drive improvements in operational processes from anywhere in South Africa. The role analyzes complex workflows, identifies bottlenecks, and implements strategic solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with multiple departments via virtual channels, applying Lean principles and project management to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in operations improvement or process engineering with remote project execution.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing tools: VSM, 5S, Kaizen.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for remote collaboration.
• Proficient with project management and collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Asana, Jira).

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes to identify efficiency gains and cost reductions.
• Design and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop KPIs and reporting structures to track effectiveness.
• Create process documentation: flowcharts, SOPs, best practice guides.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance on optimization techniques to stakeholders.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

VSM

5S

Kaizen

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Operations Efficiency Engineer to drive improvements in operational processes from anywhere in South Africa. The role analyzes complex workflows, identifies bottlenecks, and implements strategic solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with multiple departments via virtual channels, applying Lean principles and project management to deliver measurable results.