Lean Transformation Engineer

Placements24

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance & retirement fund
Generous leave & development support
Lean certification opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Industrial Engineer to lead Lean implementation across Queenstown facilities. You will drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles to optimize production, reduce waste, and boost efficiency, working with production teams, supervisors and management.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication to train personnel at all levels and sustain gains.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering with Lean Manufacturing focus.
  • Proven track record leading Lean projects with measurable results.
  • Familiarity with process mapping, data analysis, and problem-solving methods.
  • Strong communication to train and influence teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean tool implementation (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Kanban) to reduce waste and improve flow.
  • Analyze production data to find efficiency, quality, and cost gains.
  • Develop standardized work procedures and best practices for consistency.
  • Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
  • Train and coach staff on Lean principles across the organization.
  • Monitor progress of Lean initiatives and report KPI impact.

Skills

5S
Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Kanban
Lean Manufacturing
Data Analysis
Cross-functional teamwork
Training others

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

5S
Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Kanban

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Industrial Engineer to lead Lean implementation across Queenstown facilities. You will drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles to optimize production, reduce waste, and boost efficiency, working with production teams, supervisors and management.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication to train personnel at all levels and sustain gains.

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