Remote Industrial Efficiency & Operations Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work culture

Online training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Operations Specialist with a solid background in industrial engineering and operations management. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying efficiency improvements, and supporting best-practice implementation from a remote setting.

You will collaborate with site teams, develop SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement across diverse projects. The position offers fully remote work with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial operations or process analysis.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of operational strategies and best practices.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Collaborate remotely with site teams and management to address challenges.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates on operational performance.
• Conduct virtual process reviews and audits to ensure compliance and identify risks.
• Research industry trends to recommend improvements to procedures.
• Use digital tools for project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Remote collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Operations Specialist with a solid background in industrial engineering and operations management. The role focuses on analyzing data, identifying efficiency improvements, and supporting best-practice implementation from a remote setting.

You will collaborate with site teams, develop SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement across diverse projects. The position offers fully remote work with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.