Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Kaizen & Efficiency Leader

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency improvements and waste reduction on-site in Soweto, Gauteng. You will analyze production processes, lead cross-functional teams, and implement best practices across facilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of lean principles, Kaizen events, VSMs, and 5S, with at least 3 years of on-floor experience in a South African manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial engineering with Lean manufacturing focus.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify waste and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Develop and implement value stream maps to optimize material and information flow.
• Design and implement 5S programs for workplace organization and efficiency.
• Standardize work procedures and develop best practices for production operations.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement lean solutions and sustain results.
• Develop and track KPIs related to lean implementation and efficiency.
• Train and mentor staff on lean principles and tools.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Eng

Tools

VSM

Kaizen

5S

Poka-Yoke

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency improvements and waste reduction on-site in Soweto, Gauteng. You will analyze production processes, lead cross-functional teams, and implement best practices across facilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of lean principles, Kaizen events, VSMs, and 5S, with at least 3 years of on-floor experience in a South African manufacturing context.