Continuous Improvement & Digital Lead

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Cape Town is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Digital Lead to manage Lean initiatives and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of management experience, a degree in engineering, and strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to make an impact in a team dedicated to sustainability and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in management, leading operations, R&D, technical, or project teams.
• 3-5 years electronic experience in FMCG environment (advantageous).
• Ability to influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives through data analysis.
• Ensure asset management and safety of operations.
• Support Lean project management and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Change Management

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Operations Technology (OT)

Information Technology (IT)

Job description

Continuous Improvement & Digital Lead Job Description

Location: Epping Plant, Cape Town

Closing Date: 23rd July, end of day

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Continuous Improvement and Digital Lead leads the Lean & CI Initiatives within the Plant and is accountable for enabling behavioral change to sustain continuous improvement programs across the Plant end-to-end value stream and cost optimization. Providing technical expertise, guidance, coaching, and digital support to the Plant teams, while ensuring assets are operated to world-class standards in safety, quality, and cost.

The CI & Digital Lead is an active member of the Senior Operations Leadership Team (SOLT), contributing to strategic and tactical plans for the Plant, while maintaining, updating, and developing digital platforms for the plant.

In this role, you will:

1. Cost, Quality, Safety: Proactively explore strategic and tactical opportunities for the site, engaging regional multi-functional teams and senior leadership as appropriate.
2. Data Analysis: Use data to enable the Plant to achieve performance targets in line with P2030 and manufacturing best practices. Develop and drive strategic opportunities supported by digital analysis and dashboards to improve costs and efficiencies. Build and maintain data platforms and tools to support value stream and CI initiatives.
3. Digital Architecture & Security: Understand environmental, legal, and statutory requirements. Ensure integrity of digital systems by protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, adhering to cybersecurity protocols.
4. Asset Management & Safety: Ensure assets are maintained in a safe-to-operate condition, promoting safe working practices to meet safety and housekeeping objectives.
5. Cost Management: Implement best practice management using LEAN methodologies for capital and expense projects. Lead external cost-saving initiatives within cost transformation, collaborating with local and regional teams to realize savings.
6. Lean Project Management: Support regional Lean initiatives, drive Lean practices across the facility, and build Lean capability through certification roadmaps. Act as gatekeeper for Lean maturity and improvement initiatives.
7. Continuous Improvement: Provide technical expertise for quick solutions to operational problems, support digital requests, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure the success of SMOM processes. Drive OPEX deployment and improve conformance to P2030 standards.

About Us: Kimberly-Clark brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, Baby Soft, and Kotex are used daily by millions worldwide. We are committed to innovation, growth, and impact, with over 150 years of market leadership.

About You: You perform at the highest level, value a performance culture, and are dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, and career development. You thrive on making a difference and exploring new ideas to achieve results.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical
• At least 5 years in management, leading operations, R&D, technical, or project teams
• 3-5 years electronic experience in FMCG environment (advantageous)
• Experience with Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), system integration
• Change management experience
• Ability to influence across levels
• Value stream analysis and engineering skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise
• Business acumen, leadership, and project management skills
• Formal Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

To apply, click the Apply button and complete the online application. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is subject to background checks.