Lean Six Sigma Process Optimizer - Impact in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence by analyzing manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing lean solutions. You will work with plant teams to map processes and apply continuous improvement methods.

The role focuses on reducing waste, boosting efficiency, and improving safety, with opportunities to contribute to local industrial development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in IE or Process Improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma familiarity advantageous.
• Basic data analysis and process mapping skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production and operational workflows to ID inefficiencies.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to develop optimization strategies.
• Design new procedures to improve efficiency and safety.
• Use data analysis and process mapping to support improvements.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement new processes.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress of improvement projects.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Data analysis

Process mapping

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto invites an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence by analyzing manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing lean solutions. You will work with plant teams to map processes and apply continuous improvement methods.

The role focuses on reducing waste, boosting efficiency, and improving safety, with opportunities to contribute to local industrial development.