Productivity Engineer - Lean, Six Sigma Mastery

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Industrial Productivity Engineer to boost manufacturing efficiency. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and driving measurable productivity gains across facilities.

You will analyze operations, apply lean and Six Sigma methodologies, develop performance metrics, and lead cross-functional improvement projects with plant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in productivity improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and CI methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and simulation software.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and productivity gains.
• Design and implement lean and Six Sigma solutions.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to track productivity and trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses and workflow optimization.
• Train and mentor staff on productivity enhancement techniques.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Industrial Productivity Engineer to boost manufacturing efficiency. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and driving measurable productivity gains across facilities.

You will analyze operations, apply lean and Six Sigma methodologies, develop performance metrics, and lead cross-functional improvement projects with plant management.