Remote Process Optimization Engineer (Lean Six Sigma)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to drive Process Optimization initiatives across multiple sites. You will analyze operations, identify bottlenecks, and design lean solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

This fully remote role requires strong data analysis, simulation skills, and proven success delivering complex improvements with minimal supervision. Collaboration with distributed teams and a continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes to identify inefficiencies and waste.
• Design and implement lean/Six Sigma improvements.
• Create SOPs and visual guides for implementation.
• Use simulation/modeling tools to validate changes before deployment.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to implement initiatives.
• Develop and track KPIs for efficiency, cost and quality.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Simulation tools

Process mapping

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

AnyLogic

Excel

SIMUL8

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to drive Process Optimization initiatives across multiple sites. You will analyze operations, identify bottlenecks, and design lean solutions to boost productivity and reduce costs.

This fully remote role requires strong data analysis, simulation skills, and proven success delivering complex improvements with minimal supervision. Collaboration with distributed teams and a continuous improvement mindset are essential.