Remote Production Excellence Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Efficiency Specialist to optimize global production processes from a Durban-based remote role. You will analyze data, map processes, and deploy efficiency initiatives across multiple sites, communicating virtually with engineering, operations, and management teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking (throughput, cycle time, waste, quality), and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma concepts.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience in industrial engineering, process improvement, or production efficiency roles.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau) and process-mapping tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Excellent virtual communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote assessments of production processes using data analytics and virtual collaboration tools to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop optimized production workflows, SOPs, and best practices for remote environments.
• Implement and monitor process changes with virtual guidance to on-site teams.
• Analyze production data to track KPIs like throughput, cycle time, waste reduction, and quality.
• Use simulation/modeling software to test impacts before virtual deployment.
• Collaborate with remote and on-site teams to ensure adoption of efficiency measures.
• Prepare reports and presentations on efficiency gains and cost savings for senior leadership.
• Stay current with digital tools that enable remote industrial engineering and optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Virtual communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Efficiency Specialist to optimize global production processes from a Durban-based remote role. You will analyze data, map processes, and deploy efficiency initiatives across multiple sites, communicating virtually with engineering, operations, and management teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking (throughput, cycle time, waste, quality), and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma concepts.