Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive continuous improvement on the Paarl production floor. You will implement lean principles, eliminate waste, and partner with operations to boost flow and value.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, at least 4 years of hands-on lean experience, proven Kaizen facilitation skills, and strong communication and data-analysis abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience implementing lean manufacturing programs.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools and methodologies.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and change-management skills.
• Data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing initiatives across all production areas.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other continuous improvement workshops to identify and address waste.
• Develop and deliver training to employees on lean principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) to identify areas for improvement in material and information flow.
• Implement and monitor lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, SMED, and Poka-Yoke.
• Analyze performance data to track the effectiveness of lean initiatives and identify further opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen facilitation

Data analysis

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

5S

Kanban

SMED

Poka-Yoke

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives within their operations in Paarl . This role is focused on implementing and sustaining lean principles and methodologies across the production floor to eliminate waste, improve flow, and maximize value. You will work closely with operational teams to identify improvement opportunities, facilitate Kaizen events, and embed a culture of lean thinking. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of lean tools and techniques, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for operational excellence. This position is key to enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing initiatives across all production areas.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other continuous improvement workshops to identify and address waste.
• Develop and deliver training to employees on lean principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) to identify areas for improvement in material and information flow.
• Implement and monitor lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, SMED, and Poka-Yoke.
• Analyze performance data to track the effectiveness of lean initiatives and identify further opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience implementing lean manufacturing programs.
• Strong understanding and practical application of lean tools and techniques.
• Proven experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and change management skills.
• Data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in lean methodologies.
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing practices.
• A culture that values continuous learning and employee contribution.