Lean Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Training & development

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Lean Engineer in Benoni to drive lean transformation across production and operations, fostering continuous improvement, eliminating waste, and boosting efficiency and quality in Gauteng.

You will lead Kaizen events, implement 5S, Poka-Yoke, and VSM, train staff, and track KPIs, with a track record in waste reduction and strong change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record in waste reduction and process optimization.
• Certification or demonstrable expertise in Lean methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, training, and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, analysis and elimination of waste across operational processes.
• Implement and manage Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Poka-Yoke.
• Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Develop and track KPIs related to lean initiatives.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles and practices.
• Support the integration of Lean with Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Poka-Yoke

Facilitation

Training

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

An industry-leading company in Benoni is actively seeking a dedicated Lean Engineer to spearhead its lean transformation initiatives. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, eliminating waste, and optimizing all facets of production and operations. You will leverage your expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall competitiveness for the organization within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, analysis, and elimination of waste (muda) in all operational processes.
• Implement and manage Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Poka-Yoke.
• Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean principles and practices.
• Support the integration of Lean methodologies with other improvement frameworks like Six Sigma.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience focused on Lean Manufacturing implementation.
• Proven track record of successful waste reduction and process optimization projects.
• Certification or demonstrable expertise in Lean methodologies is essential.
• Strong facilitation, training, and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to drive significant change within a respected industrial firm in Benoni .
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.