Remote Lead Industrial Engineer: Global Ops Lean Six Sigma

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role to drive global operations improvements. You will lead a distributed team, define strategies, and implement Lean Six Sigma and data-driven initiatives to boost productivity and cost-efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Industrial Engineering with 10+ years in the field, strong leadership of geographically dispersed teams, and a track record of delivering large-scale transformations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
10+ years in industrial engineering, with significant leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed teams.
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt preferred; strong optimization skills.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale operational transformations.
Exceptional strategic thinking and remote leadership communication.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of remote industrial engineers with direction, mentorship, and performance oversight.
Develop and implement advanced operational strategies and process improvements for global manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Oversee design and deployment of new systems and technologies to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Champion Lean Six Sigma and advanced data analytics for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
Establish frameworks to track, analyze, and report key operational performance metrics.