Remote Lean Six Sigma Production Optimizer

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Efficiency Engineer to analyze production lines, identify inefficiencies and engineer solutions to boost productivity and quality. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with strong data analysis and remote collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, 6+ years in production or process engineering, and proven ability to drive improvements remotely using MES/ERP systems and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years as Production/Manufacturing/Process Engineer focused on efficiency.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, VSM) and/or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt advantageous).
• Proficiency in data analysis, SPC, and process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes, equipment performance and workflows to identify efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement strategies based on Lean/Six Sigma or other improvements.
• Design and test new production methods, workflows and layouts to optimize throughput.
• Collaborate remotely with on-site teams to implement improvements.
• Use data and statistics to track performance and identify root causes of inefficiencies.
• Create SOPs, work instructions and training materials for optimized processes.
• Lead virtual project teams to improve bottlenecks.
• Stay informed on new manufacturing technologies and best practices.
• Prepare detailed management reports on project status and results.
• Foster continuous improvement across remote and on-site teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

SPC

Process simulation

MES/ERP familiarity

Remote communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

MES

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Efficiency Engineer to analyze production lines, identify inefficiencies and engineer solutions to boost productivity and quality. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with strong data analysis and remote collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, 6+ years in production or process engineering, and proven ability to drive improvements remotely using MES/ERP systems and advanced