Continuous Improvement Engineer

Findojobs South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a process improvement specialist to lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and strong skills in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in process improvement.
• Strong exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting current processes and improvement opportunities.
• Lead project management for improvement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and performance indicators.

Skills

Data Collection & Analysis

Project Coordination

Performance Monitoring

Cross-Functional Engagement

Education

BTech / BSc in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical)

Job description

Assist in documenting and analyzing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities with guidance from senior staff.

• Data Collection & Analysis:

Lead proactive efforts to assess root causes of performance gaps

Support the collection, organization, and reporting of key performance data related to improvement efforts

• Project Coordination:

Provide end-to-end project management for improvement initiatives. Define objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements. Navigate conflict and mitigate bottlenecks to ensure successful execution.

Participate in Lean or Six Sigma workshops, process walks, and brainstorming sessions.

• Performance Monitoring:

Develop and implement dashboards and performance indicators to monitor and report progress against strategic and operational goals.

Evaluate risks associated with change programs, recommend mitigating actions, and oversee their implementation to ensure minimal disruption and sustainable results.

• Cross - Functional business engagement:

Lead change across various teams to optimize process efficiencies

Your profile:

• BTech / BSc in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical)
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in:
• Process improvement or operational support
• Basic project coordination or change initiatives
• Strong exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt) will be advantageous
• World Class Manufacturing experience will be advantageous

We Offer:

• Duration: Permanent
• Learning & Development

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address [e-mail] to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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