IPS Lead

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.; Punjab; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd. seeks an IPS Lead to drive continuous improvement across processes, products, and overall efficiency within its manufacturing setup in Pakistan.

The role focuses on establishing a culture of continuous improvement and leading CI initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Qualified candidates should hold a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering with 5–7 years in CI or process engineering in a manufacturing environment, preferably in multinational

Qualifications

• Degree B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemical Engineering or relevant.
• Experience of at least 5-7 years in continuous improvement / process engineering in manufacturing within multinational food/chemical/petrochemical/refinery/fertilizer business.

Responsibilities

• Identify processes and energy optimization opportunities for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Collect data to assess performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Manage projects and monitor impact of improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments.
• Monitor performance and adjust initiatives as needed.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate across departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of improvement projects and present progress reports to management.

Skills

Problem-solving tools

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt

Black Belt

MS Office

Report writing

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemical Engineering

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Process / Energy Optimization – Identifying areas in the organization where processes can be optimized for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Gathering relevant data to assess current performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Problem Solving – Using various problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Project Management – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Performance Monitoring – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Training and Coaching – Educating employees on continuous improvement methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Collaborating with teams from different departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Innovation and Research – Staying updated with industry best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintaining detailed records of improvement projects and presenting progress reports to management.

Core Responsibilities

The IPS Lead plays a crucial role in the manufacturing organizations. It involves constantly seeking ways to enhance processes, products, and overall efficiency. He s responsible to establish and drive culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Engineer CI facilitates continuous improvement initiatives across various aspects of the organization to His/her primary responsibilities include:

• Process / Energy Optimization – Identifying areas in the organization where processes can be optimized for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Gathering relevant data to assess current performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Problem Solving – Using various problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Project Management – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Performance Monitoring – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Training and Coaching – Educating employees on continuous improvement methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Collaborating with teams from different departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Innovation and Research – Staying updated with industry best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintaining detailed records of improvement projects and presenting progress reports to management.

Mandatory Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• Degree B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemical Engineering or relevant.
• Experience of at least 5-7 years; preferably in continuous improvement / process engineering at any manufacturing industry within a multinational food/chemical/petrochemical/refinery/fertilizer business.

Desirable Requirements

• Sound knowledge of problem-solving tools and their implementation.
• Lean six sigma green belt; black belt will be an added advantage.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Rafhanmaize offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

Rafhanmaize uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No