Packaging Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager

Anonymous; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Anonymous, a prominent industrial manufacturing company in Vereeniging, is seeking a Packaging Performance Continuous Improvement Manager to drive efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across operations in Gauteng. You will lead lean initiatives, mentor teams, and implement standardized work, while collaborating with department heads to embed CI into daily operations and strategic planning.

You will manage data-driven improvements, foster a culture of continuous learning, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management abilities.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements across manufacturing, logistics, and administrative functions using data-driven approaches.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping workshops, and other lean methodologies.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Train and mentor employees at all levels on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Track and report on the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable results.
• Collaborate with department heads to integrate CI principles into daily operations and strategic planning.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Facilitation

Change management

Communication

Visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Business Administration

Job description

Packaging Performance Continuous Improvement Manager

Our client, a prominent industrial manufacturing company in Vereeniging , is seeking a proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer . This role is central to driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across all operational areas within the Gauteng region. You will lead and facilitate initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, empowering teams, and fostering a culture of ongoing improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a passion for operational excellence to make a substantial impact in a well-established industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements across manufacturing, logistics, and administrative functions using data-driven approaches.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping workshops, and other lean methodologies.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Train and mentor employees at all levels on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Track and report on the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable results.
• Collaborate with department heads to integrate CI principles into daily operations and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management abilities.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for employees in Vereeniging .