Remote Global Production Efficiency Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Company hardware and software for home

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous paid time off and sick leave

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Virtual professional development and培训

Autonomy and innovation culture

Direct impact on global operational成功

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Line Efficiency Specialist to drive data-driven improvements in manufacturing operations from anywhere in the world. This fully remote role targets an Industrial Engineer who can analyze complex data, identify optimization opportunities, and implement scalable solutions for a leading industrial entity.

You will design SOPs, collaborate with on-site teams via digital platforms, and use simulation tools to forecast impacts on throughput and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering focusing on production line optimization.
• Proven ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production line performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Propose data-driven strategies to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times and waste.
• Design SOPs for remote implementation and oversight.
• Collaborate with on-site teams via digital platforms to implement improvements.
• Use simulation tools to predict impact of changes on output and cost.
• Research new technologies to optimize lines in a remote context.
• Prepare reports for senior management on efficiency initiatives and results.
• Conduct virtual training for site personnel on new procedures.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Remote collaboration

MES/ERP

Python/R/SQL

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL)

Process simulation software

Collaboration platforms (Teams, Slack, Asana)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Line Efficiency Specialist to drive data-driven improvements in manufacturing operations from anywhere in the world. This fully remote role targets an Industrial Engineer who can analyze complex data, identify optimization opportunities, and implement scalable solutions for a leading industrial entity.

You will design SOPs, collaborate with on-site teams via digital platforms, and use simulation tools to forecast impacts on throughput and costs.