Lean Process Architect - Manufacturing Excellence

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational efficiency and product quality by analyzing and re-engineering manufacturing processes. You will identify waste, implement lean methodologies, and lead continuous improvement projects across the production floor.

The role requires a strong industrial engineering foundation, hands-on lean experience, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to sustain improvements and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting.
• Proven experience with lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, VSM) and Six Sigma (Green Belt advantageous).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Excel).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and workflow optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of manufacturing processes, map value streams, identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement lean tools and techniques (5S, Kaizen, JIT).
• Design and execute process improvement projects from concept to implementation and validation.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and engineering to adopt new processes.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to efficiency, cycle time, and defects.
• Create and update SOPs and training materials for clarity.
• Use statistical analysis to address deviations and quality issues.
• Champion continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Support adoption of new technologies and automation.
• Prepare reports on progress, savings, and recommendations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S Kaizen

VSM

Statistical analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational efficiency and product quality by analyzing and re-engineering manufacturing processes. You will identify waste, implement lean methodologies, and lead continuous improvement projects across the production floor.

The role requires a strong industrial engineering foundation, hands-on lean experience, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to sustain improvements and training materials.