Lean Process Improvement Engineer - Optimize Manufacturing

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to boost efficiency and productivity in a Mahikeng-based manufacturing facility. You will analyze current processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven Lean improvements to reduce cycle times and improve quality.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong analytical skills, and experience with VSM, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma. You will work with production teams to drive sustained improvements and ensure quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial engineering with process improvement focus.
• Proven use of lean methods (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Ability to analyze data and apply improvements to production.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Apply lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen) to drive improvements.
• Develop and implement process changes to boost productivity and quality.
• Collect and analyze production data to measure impact.
• Create and maintain SOPs for optimized processes.
• Collaborate with staff and management to implement improvements.
• Train employees on new procedures and processes.
• Support quality initiatives and compliance with standards.
• Assist in new product introduction processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

VSM

Kaizen

5S

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to boost efficiency and productivity in a Mahikeng-based manufacturing facility. You will analyze current processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven Lean improvements to reduce cycle times and improve quality.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong analytical skills, and experience with VSM, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma. You will work with production teams to drive sustained improvements and ensure quality