Lean Manufacturing Lead – Continuous Improvement

Revlon Corporate; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Revlon Corporate in Isando, SA, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering services and lead Lean initiatives across Manufacturing and Logistics. The role centers on optimizing resources, driving cost reductions, and improving overall equipment effectiveness in a full-time onsite setting.

You will work with the Supply Chain teams, support capacity planning, and develop skilled entrants through Learnership programs while applying TPM/LEAN methodologies and robust financial insight.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering degree or related degree.
• 3–5 years Continuous Improvement experience in any industry using TPM, LEAN, 20 Keys or related operational excellence system.
• Knowledge of Standard and Activity based Costing systems.
• Knowledge of Operations Financial Systems.
• Extensive knowledge in Operations Financial Reporting and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide an Industrial Engineering Service to optimize resource use (manpower, materials, machines).
• Lead Lean Manufacturing teams to improve yields, reduce defects and waste, and cut costs.
• Contribute to Integrated Business Plan and identify capacity/capacity bottlenecks.
• Develop Strategic Capacity Plan over 2 years and identify Capex needs for future growth.
• Identify equipment upgrades to drive down costs and stay globally competitive.
• Participate in Global Sourcing to attract more business and support RSA plant viability.
• Monitor plant efficiencies and monthly production statistics to track performance.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineer on new product introductions to Manufacturing.
• Update labour standards and SOPs for existing products and costing.
• Run Learnership Training for Engineering Interns and leverage Skills Development Fund.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Creativity & innovation

Financial acumen

Analytical ability

Budget drivers

People management

Team player

Drive change

Strategic direction

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

AS400 experience

Driver’s license

Organizational skills

Education

Industrial Engineering Degree

Related degree

Tools

AS400

Job description

Revlon Corporate in Isando, SA, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering services and lead Lean initiatives across Manufacturing and Logistics. The role centers on optimizing resources, driving cost reductions, and improving overall equipment effectiveness in a full-time onsite setting.

You will work with the Supply Chain teams, support capacity planning, and develop skilled entrants through Learnership programs while applying TPM/LEAN methodologies and robust financial insight.