Lean Process Optimizer | Hybrid & Continuous Improvement

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive operational excellence in Kimberley, South Africa. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote task management to promote efficient manufacturing processes.

You will implement and sustain Lean across all production areas, eliminate waste, improve flow, and coach teams in problem-solving to achieve measurable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Proven track record in waste reduction and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean tool implementation (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) across production.
• Analyze processes to identify waste, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Coach cross-functional teams in applying Lean principles and problem-solving.
• Develop and deliver training programs on Lean concepts to staff at all levels.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure Lean initiative effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

facilitation

coaching

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive operational excellence in Kimberley, South Africa. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote task management to promote efficient manufacturing processes.

You will implement and sustain Lean across all production areas, eliminate waste, improve flow, and coach teams in problem-solving to achieve measurable gains.