Hybrid Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Improvement Specialist to join a Port Elizabeth team. The role focuses on identifying inefficiencies in manufacturing operations and implementing Lean and Six Sigma solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

You will work with production, engineering and quality assurance in a hybrid setup and contribute to SOP updates, training sessions, and KPI tracking to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work model (on-site & remote).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiency, and potential for improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate staff on process improvement techniques and best practices.
• Measure and monitor the impact of implemented changes, reporting on KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, QA) to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Document new processes and update SOPs accordingly.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Improvement Specialist to join a Port Elizabeth team. The role focuses on identifying inefficiencies in manufacturing operations and implementing Lean and Six Sigma solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

You will work with production, engineering and quality assurance in a hybrid setup and contribute to SOP updates, training sessions, and KPI tracking to sustain gains.