Hybrid Lean Six Sigma Operations Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

Health & retirement

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Efficiency Engineer in Randburg to drive process improvements and cost reductions through industrial engineering principles. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote data analysis to support strategic goals in Gauteng’s dynamic market.

Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, implementing lean/Six Sigma strategies, and designing optimized layouts and resource allocation to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in operations analysis or process improvement.
• Proficiency in lean Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Familiarity with ERP and process simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and optimize workflows, layouts, and resource allocation to maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain process changes.
• Utilize data analytics and simulation tools to evaluate process performance and predict outcomes.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Process simulation software

Data modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Efficiency Engineer in Randburg to drive process improvements and cost reductions through industrial engineering principles. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote data analysis to support strategic goals in Gauteng’s dynamic market.

Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, implementing lean/Six Sigma strategies, and designing optimized layouts and resource allocation to boost productivity.