Remote Lean Six Sigma Process Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Online training resources

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Process Improvement Specialist to join its distributed team in a 100% remote position. You will analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality across manufacturing and operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in industrial engineering, lean, Six Sigma, and proven ability to implement changes remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in process improvement, industrial engineering, or similar role.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Experience with process mapping tools and data analysis software.
• Familiarity with project management principles and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of operational processes to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Develop and document process improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma.
• Create process maps, flowcharts, and KPIs to visualize improvements.
• Implement and manage process changes and ensure sustainability.
• Collaborate virtually with stakeholders across departments for requirements and feedback.
• Analyze data to measure effectiveness and report KPIs.
• Research and recommend new technologies and best practices for efficiency.
• Develop virtual training materials and conduct sessions on new processes.
• Support continuous improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all processes and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Visio

Excel

Minitab

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

Visio

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Industrial Process Improvement Specialist to join its distributed team in a 100% remote position. You will analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality across manufacturing and operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in industrial engineering, lean, Six Sigma, and proven ability to implement changes remotely.