Continuous Improvement Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical aid and retirement planning

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead to drive efficiency and innovation across operations. You will identify, develop, and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma, with a hybrid work model enabling on-site collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, at least five years in CI or process excellence, and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or process excellence.
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to analyze processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in improvement projects and coach CI tools and techniques.
• Monitor and report progress and impact using KPIs.
• Collaborate with management and staff to ensure successful adoption of new processes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead to drive efficiency and innovation within their operations in Sandton . This role embraces a hybrid work model, allowing for both on-site collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements across various business functions, utilizing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a change agent, and possesses strong analytical skills to achieve measurable enhancements in productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness, championing a culture of ongoing betterment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in improvement projects and provide coaching on CI tools and techniques.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of improvement initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with management and staff, both in-person and remotely, to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement or process excellence role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills, suitable for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement planning benefits.
• Support for professional development and certifications.
• A culture that values innovation and continuous learning.