Ops Excellence Engineer | Lean Six Sigma | Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional growth and leadership dev

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Operations Excellence Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate quality across the organization.

This role blends analytics, leadership, and process optimization expertise in a hybrid work setting. The position requires a strong track record in operational improvements, a relevant degree, and a Lean Six Sigma belt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in operations management or continuous improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing operational improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement Lean Six Sigma programs across departments.
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes.
• Facilitate workshops on continuous improvement methods.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements.
• Monitor metrics and report progress.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Change management

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Operations Excellence Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate quality across the organization.

This role blends analytics, leadership, and process optimization expertise in a hybrid work setting. The position requires a strong track record in operational improvements, a relevant degree, and a Lean Six Sigma belt.