Remote Lean Six Sigma Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across a global logistics and service platform. This fully remote role requires strategic thinking, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams.

You will identify optimization opportunities, run Kaizen events, develop KPIs, and manage change across distributed sites. A track record of delivering measurable cost savings is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with extensive experience will be considered.
• 7+ years in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence.
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma is a strong requirement.
• Proven track record leading significant improvement projects with measurable results.
• Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management and data analysis tools.
• Experience in a fully remote/global environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the continuous improvement strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains through data analysis and process mapping.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projects utilizing lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Develop and implement KPIs to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and methodologies.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for improvement initiatives.
• Benchmark best practices and stay abreast of industry trends in operational excellence.
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Leadership

Change management

Data analysis

Kaizen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Tools

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across a global logistics and service platform. This fully remote role requires strategic thinking, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams.

You will identify optimization opportunities, run Kaizen events, develop KPIs, and manage change across distributed sites. A track record of delivering measurable cost savings is essential.