Remote Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonuses

International health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Annual professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Remote work environment

Laptop and home office stipend

Virtual team-building activities

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Industrial Engineer to champion lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement across global operations. The role focuses on eliminating waste, optimizing workflows, and applying 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to achieve world-class performance.

You will guide distributed teams, coach lean tools, and track KPIs while facilitating transformative process changes.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial engineering with a strong lean focus.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is required; Master Black Belt is a plus.
• Proven track record leading lean transformation projects and measurable results.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies across the organization.
• Conduct value stream mapping exercises to identify waste and optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate and coach teams in 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams to share lean best practices.
• Train and mentor employees on lean principles and tools.
• Develop and track KPIs related to lean initiatives and operations.
• Support implementation of new technologies aligned with lean goals.
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen facilitation

5S

Poka-Yoke

Kanban

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Industrial Engineer to champion lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives across their global operations. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere while making a significant impact on operational efficiency. The primary focus will be on identifying and eliminating waste, optimizing workflows, and implementing lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping. You will work collaboratively with diverse, distributed teams, guiding them through process transformations and fostering a culture of sustained improvement. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape operational strategies for a forward-thinking company and to contribute to a lean-centric culture. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of lean principles, strong analytical skills, and excellent virtual communication and facilitation abilities. You will be a key driver in ensuring our client achieves and maintains world-class operational performance through the rigorous application of lean thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement programs across the organization.
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) exercises to identify waste and opportunities for process optimization.
• Facilitate and coach teams in the application of lean tools and methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for waste reduction.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive operational excellence and share best practices.
• Train and mentor employees at all levels on lean principles and tools.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and processes that align with lean objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on lean manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is required; Master Black Belt is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully leading lean transformation projects and achieving measurable results.
• Expertise in value stream mapping, Kaizen facilitation, and other lean tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Experience working with diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and project management tools.
• Must be highly self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive international health insurance coverage.
• Significant employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.
• Annual allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Opportunity to lead impactful global lean initiatives.
• Access to advanced collaboration and analytics tools.
• Company-provided laptop and home office equipment stipend.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and networking opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.