Manufacturing Excellence Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Online learning platforms

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive the implementation and continuous improvement of lean principles across the organization. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the chance to lead remote Kaizen events while coaching teams via virtual platforms.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of four years implementing lean methodologies, a strong track record in waste reduction, and expertise with 5S, VSM, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience implementing lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proven track record of waste reduction and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of 5S, VSM, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills, adapted for remote environments.
• Proficiency in relevant software for project management and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen events remotely.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize best practices.
• Train and coach employees at various levels on lean principles and tools via virtual platforms.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives and report on progress.
• Support the development of visual management systems and performance tracking tools accessible remotely.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

5S

VSM

Kanban

Poka-Yoke

Facilitation

Remote coaching

Data analysis

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Data analysis software

Project management software

Job description

Remote Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Our client is seeking a dedicated and insightful Remote Lean Manufacturing Specialist to join their team.

This is a fully remote position, offering the ideal candidate the flexibility to work from any approved location. You will be responsible for driving the implementation and continuous improvement of lean principles across the organization’s operational frameworks. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying waste, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement through remote guidance and support.

• Lead and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen events remotely.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize best practices.
• Train and coach employees at various levels on lean principles and tools via virtual platforms.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives and report on progress.
• Support the development of visual management systems and performance tracking tools accessible remotely.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proven track record of successful waste reduction and process improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of tools such as 5S, VSM, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills, adapted for remote environments.
• Proficiency in relevant software for project management and data analysis.

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and lean certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Access to online learning platforms.