Senior Automotive Process Engineer: Lean & Automation

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist for our Mossel Bay facility. You will drive continuous improvement by embedding lean principles across operations, leading 5S, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping to eliminate waste and improve productivity and costs.

You will train teams, develop metrics, and standardize processes to sustain gains. This role offers a frontline opportunity to shape operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing programs (5S, Kaizen, VSM, JIT).
• Identify and eliminate waste across production and support processes.
• Facilitate lean workshops and training for staff at all levels.
• Develop and track metrics for lean implementation success.
• Standardize work processes for Mossel Bay operations.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and empower teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Lean Manufacturing programs (5S, Kaizen events, VSM, JIT).
• Identify and eliminate muda in all forms across production and supporting processes.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for employees on lean concepts.
• Develop and track metrics such as lead time, inventory turns, and productivity.
• Support development and standardization of work processes for Mossel Bay operations.
• Champion continuous improvement culture and empower teams to solve problems with lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

JIT

Waste reduction

Training workshops

Metrics tracking

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Our client is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives within their facility in Mossel Bay . This role is essential for embedding lean principles throughout the organization, fostering a culture of efficiency, and eliminating waste in all operational aspects. You will work closely with production teams and management to identify opportunities, implement lean tools, and ensure sustainable gains in productivity, quality, and cost reduction. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of operational excellence.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives within their facility in Mossel Bay . This role is essential for embedding lean principles throughout the organization, fostering a culture of efficiency, and eliminating waste in all operational aspects. You will work closely with production teams and management to identify opportunities, implement lean tools, and ensure sustainable gains in productivity, quality, and cost reduction. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Lean Manufacturing programs, including 5S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping (VSM), and Just-In-Time (JIT) principles.
• Identify and eliminate waste (muda) in all forms across production and supporting processes.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for employees at all levels on lean concepts and tools.
• Develop and track metrics related to lean implementation success, such as lead time reduction, inventory turns, and productivity improvements.
• Support the development and standardization of work processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in the Mossel Bay operations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and empower teams to identify and solve problems using lean methodologies.