Remote Industrial Operations Leader: Lean & Six Sigma

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness programs

Pension fund contributions

Professional development budget

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Operations Lead to drive operational excellence across a fully remote organization. You will develop, implement, and refine strategies aligning with long-term goals, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to cut costs and boost quality.

You will manage a dispersed team, optimize production processes, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency in a distributed workforce.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to optimize efficiency and resource utilization across all industrial functions.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed team of engineers and operations staff.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Oversee design, implementation, and monitoring of production processes ensuring quality and safety.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and bottlenecks and develop data-driven solutions.
• Manage operational budgets and ensure cost-effective project execution.
• Facilitate remote collaboration to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities through regular performance reviews.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes in industrial operations.

Skills

Remote leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Asana

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Operations Lead to drive operational excellence across a fully remote organization. You will develop, implement, and refine strategies aligning with long-term goals, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to cut costs and boost quality.

You will manage a dispersed team, optimize production processes, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency in a distributed workforce.