Operations Excellence Engineer: Lean Six Sigma Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and retirement/保险

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an Operations Excellence Engineer to drive strategic improvements in operational performance at the facility. You will apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree or certification is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Operations Excellence strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and raise quality using Lean Six Sigma.
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes across manufacturing, logistics, and support.
• Develop standard work, best practices, and performance metrics for consistent operations.
• Coach teams on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with senior management to set goals and track progress.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an Operations Excellence Engineer to drive strategic improvements in operational performance at the facility. You will apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost.