Process Improvement Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Ibrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Improvement Specialist to join a Port Elizabeth team. The role focuses on identifying inefficiencies in manufacturing operations and implementing Lean and Six Sigma solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

You will work with production, engineering and quality assurance in a hybrid setup and contribute to SOP updates, training sessions, and KPI tracking to sustain gains.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work model (on-site & remote).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiency, and potential for improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate staff on process improvement techniques and best practices.
• Measure and monitor the impact of implemented changes, reporting on KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, QA) to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Document new processes and update SOPs accordingly.

Conoscenze

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Related field

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Process Improvement Specialist to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth . This role is focused on identifying inefficiencies within manufacturing operations and implementing effective solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall quality. You will work closely with various departments, utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to drive sustainable improvements. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending on-site collaboration with remote analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas of waste, inefficiency, and potential for improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate staff on process improvement techniques and best practices.
• Measure and monitor the impact of implemented changes, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure successful adoption of new processes.
• Document new processes and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process improvement , Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.
• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.