Lead Production Engineer — Lean Excellence in Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Time off

Tech access

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng to oversee and optimize production operations within a rapidly expanding industrial manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, drive Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban), and ensure high-quality output while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong production management background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance, QA, and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production engineers and technical staff.
• Manage and optimise day-to-day production operations to meet output, quality, and cost targets.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban systems.
• Analyse production data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and execute action plans to address production inefficiencies and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Oversee the introduction of new products and processes into the production environment, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain departments to resolve production challenges.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all production processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the production facility.
• Manage production budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng to oversee and optimize production operations within a rapidly expanding industrial manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, drive Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban), and ensure high-quality output while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong production management background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance, QA, and supply