Remote Lean Manufacturing Specialist – Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will lead the implementation of lean principles across manufacturing operations, drive waste reduction, and improve process efficiency by collaborating with departments and plant locations virtually.

You will facilitate Kaizen events, develop training programs, monitor KPIs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing lean manufacturing programs in a production environment.
• Proven expertise in applying lean tools and methodologies.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and remote communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metric tracking.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple initiatives remotely.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Dedicated home office with reliable internet connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, JIT).
• Identify and eliminate waste (muda) in all its forms throughout the production process and supply chain.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops virtually and, when necessary, on-site.
• Develop and deliver training programs on lean methodologies to employees at all levels.
• Conduct process audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to lean standards.
• Support production teams in problem-solving and root cause analysis for operational inefficiencies.
• Develop and track KPIs related to lean initiatives, such as lead time reduction, inventory turns, and productivity gains.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to integrate lean principles into strategic business planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in lean initiatives.
• Benchmark best practices in lean manufacturing and recommend relevant adaptations.

Skills

Lean tools

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

JIT

Remote facilitation

Data analysis

Training delivery

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management/Business Admin

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will lead the implementation of lean principles across manufacturing operations, drive waste reduction, and improve process efficiency by collaborating with departments and plant locations virtually.

You will facilitate Kaizen events, develop training programs, monitor KPIs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.