Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Sandton: Drive Continuous Improvement

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Modern manufacturing facilities

Performance incentives

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on implementing lean methodologies across manufacturing facilities, eliminating waste, and driving continuous improvement on-site.

You will work with production teams, supervisors and management to identify opportunities, design solutions, and ensure sustainable process improvements using Kaizen, 5S and value stream mapping. A hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in industrial/manufacturing with lean focus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• On-site in Sandton, able to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Analyze processes to remove waste across seven types (DOWNTIME).
• Develop SOPs incorporating lean principles.
• Conduct time studies and create standard work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to design layouts.
• Train and mentor staff on lean tools.
• Monitor KPIs related to lean implementation.
• Support TPM program deployment.
• Foster continuous improvement culture on the shop floor.
• Prepare management reports on lean progress and outcomes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

5S

Value stream mapping

SOP development

Time studies

KPI monitoring

CAD software

Multi-project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Basic CAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on implementing lean methodologies across manufacturing facilities, eliminating waste, and driving continuous improvement on-site.

You will work with production teams, supervisors and management to identify opportunities, design solutions, and ensure sustainable process improvements using Kaizen, 5S and value stream mapping. A hands-on approach is essential.