Remote Lean Industrial Engineer - Process Excellence

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer (Lean) to drive continuous improvement from a remote position, coordinating across multiple sites. You will lead transformations and implement Lean tools to reduce waste while boosting productivity and quality.

With 6+ years in industrial engineering and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you will analyze data, mentor teams, and develop standard work, collaborating with site leaders to deliver measurable cost savings in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with Lean manufacturing experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation across multiple facilities.
• Develop and implement Lean strategies (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Kanban).
• Conduct Gemba walks and process analyses to identify waste.
• Train and mentor plant personnel on Lean principles and tools.
• Establish performance metrics and track progress; report results.
• Support development of standard work and best practices for consistency.
• Collaborate with site management and engineering teams to integrate Lean.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops on Lean topics.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Coaching & Training

Data Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Remote Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Lean tools (VSM, 5S, Kanban)

Lean simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer (Lean) to drive continuous improvement from a remote position, coordinating across multiple sites. You will lead transformations and implement Lean tools to reduce waste while boosting productivity and quality.

With 6+ years in industrial engineering and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you will analyze data, mentor teams, and develop standard work, collaborating with site leaders to deliver measurable cost savings in a remote-first