Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Expert

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,916,000 - 2,874,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in Lean Manufacturing to drive operational excellence across multiple production facilities. This fully remote role guides on-site teams via virtual collaboration, focusing on waste elimination, process optimization, and lean adoption to boost productivity and profitability.

You will design lean strategies, train teams, conduct value stream mapping, and lead Kaizen events, delivering measurable improvements and sustaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with lean manufacturing focus.
• Experience implementing Kanban, Poka-Yoke, SMED.
• Strong analytics, problem-solving, and project management.
• Excellent remote communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives across operations.
• Identify and eliminate waste throughout value streams.
• Conduct value stream mapping and 5S; Kaizen events.
• Train and coach site teams on lean principles.
• Analyze production data to identify efficiency and cost improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and ensure project completion.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Poka-Yoke

SMED

Data analysis

Project management

Remote training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Lean Manufacturing to drive operational excellence across their various production facilities, working entirely remotely. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, eliminating waste, and optimizing processes to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing lean strategies, training teams, and ensuring the successful adoption of lean principles. As a remote expert, you will guide and support on-site teams through virtual collaboration and detailed analysis, making a substantial impact on the company's bottom line.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives across all relevant operational areas.
• Develop and execute strategies to identify and eliminate waste (muda) in all forms (e.g., overproduction, waiting, transport).
• Conduct value stream mapping, 5S implementation, Kaizen events, and other lean tools deployment.
• Provide training and coaching to site teams on lean principles and methodologies.
• Analyze production data and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities, ensuring successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial engineering , with a significant focus on lean manufacturing implementation.
• Expertise in implementing and sustaining lean tools and methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Poka-Yoke, SMED).
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent remote communication, facilitation, and training abilities to effectively engage with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven rewards.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development, including conferences and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape and lead lean transformation initiatives globally.