Remote Lead Industrial Engineer - Lean & Six Sigma

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Online courses access

Virtual conferences

Leadership training

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a seasoned Lead Industrial Engineer to architect and drive remote optimization initiatives for a global client base. You will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions from your home office, coordinating cross-functional teams and client engagements across time zones.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial engineering, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a proven track record in leading complex, remote projects with excellent communication

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years progressive experience in industrial engineering with leadership/senior consulting.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Experience managing complex projects and remote/ distributed teams.
• Advanced proficiency in industrial engineering software, data analysis tools, and simulation platforms.
• Strong virtual communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Business acumen to translate technical solutions into business value.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of industrial engineering solutions remotely.
• Develop and deploy standardized processes, best practices and performance metrics across industries.
• Conduct virtual assessments to identify optimization opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Utilize data analytics, simulation, and modeling to optimize workflows and resources.
• Mentor a global team of remote engineers and foster a high-performing environment.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma projects through virtual collaboration tools.
• Develop business cases and proposals for operational enhancements.
• Communicate findings and progress to clients and stakeholders via virtual platforms.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Ensure delivery success from a remote setting.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Black Belt

Project Leadership

Data Analytics

Remote Collaboration

Team Leadership

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Industrial engineering software

Data analysis tools

Simulation platforms

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a seasoned Lead Industrial Engineer to architect and drive remote optimization initiatives for a global client base. You will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions from your home office, coordinating cross-functional teams and client engagements across time zones.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial engineering, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a proven track record in leading complex, remote projects with excellent communication