Remote Lean Manufacturing Engineer Leader

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.