Remote Lean Six Sigma Operations Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in Operations Efficiency for a remote role with occasional site visits to Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will analyze processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven improvements to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Lean Six Sigma and analytics are key. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills for remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering or a similar role focused on operations efficiency.
• Proven experience implementing Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, waste, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to monitor operational efficiency and identify trends.
• Design and implement standardized work procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with remote and on-site teams to facilitate the adoption of new processes and solutions.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations for operational improvements to management.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including flowcharts and SOPs.
• Facilitate remote workshops and training sessions on process improvement techniques.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in operations and industrial engineering.
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance and project status.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in Operations Efficiency for a remote role with occasional site visits to Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will analyze processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven improvements to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Lean Six Sigma and analytics are key. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills for remote