Remote Operations & Process Excellence Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Professional development

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an Operations Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost reductions across business functions. The role supports a remote work arrangement from anywhere while collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate applies Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, analyzes workflows, and leads KPI-driven initiatives with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations improvement, process engineering, or a similar role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and timelines.
• Design and implement new processes and systems.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure improvement outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops and training on process improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and outcomes.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in operations management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an Operations Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost reductions across business functions. The role supports a remote work arrangement from anywhere while collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate applies Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, analyzes workflows, and leads KPI-driven initiatives with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable gains.