Remote Process Improvement Engineer — Lean Six Sigma Lead

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,306,000 - 1,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join a fully remote operations team. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across business processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, design improvements, and measure impact, driving a culture of continuous improvement from anywhere. Strong communication and project leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies and waste.
• Lead cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Develop process maps and value stream maps to visualize workflows.
• Design and pilot improved processes with successful adoption.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure impact of changes.
• Train and mentor employees on process improvement tools.

Skills

Lean principles

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join a fully remote operations team. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across business processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, design improvements, and measure impact, driving a culture of continuous improvement from anywhere. Strong communication and project leadership are essential for success.