Lean Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Lean/Six Sigma certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a dedicated Lean Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement. You will apply Lean Manufacturing to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize workflows across production areas, working hands-on with operations teams.

You will lead Kaizen events, train staff, develop value stream maps, and monitor KPI performance, with opportunities for Lean and Six Sigma certifications and professional development in a dynamic industrial hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of Lean implementation experience.
• Experience with 5S, Kanban, and JIT lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles across production.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Develop and maintain value stream maps to reduce waste.
• Train production staff on Lean tools and techniques.
• Monitor KPIs and report Lean performance.
• Collaborate with management to set Lean objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Facilitation

Training

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

5S

Kanban

Just-In-Time (JIT)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Lean Industrial Engineer to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives within their operations in Polokwane . This role is focused on applying Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, enhance productivity, and optimize workflows across all production areas. You will work hands-on with operational teams, facilitating Kaizen events, training staff, and implementing sustainable lean practices. This is an exciting opportunity to drive significant operational advancements in a key industrial hub, contributing directly to the company's competitive edge in the Polokwane region.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Develop and maintain value stream maps to identify and eliminate waste.
• Train and mentor production staff on Lean tools and techniques.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to Lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to set Lean objectives and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience implementing Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Proven experience with 5S , Kanban , Just-In-Time (JIT) , and other Lean tools.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to driving cultural change towards continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for certifications in Lean and Six Sigma.
• A supportive environment for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Chance to impact operations directly in Polokwane .