Senior Manufacturing Excellence Lead - Lean & Six Sigma
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a highly experienced Lead Industrial Engineer to head manufacturing excellence. You will lead a team of engineers, set strategic direction, and drive initiatives across productivity, quality, and cost improvement.
The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 adoption, and a culture of continuous learning. You will partner with senior leaders to shape manufacturing strategy and deliver measurable gains in throughput and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering.
- At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TQM.
- Proven track record leading large-scale process improvement projects.
- Expertise in manufacturing systems, automation, and SPC.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of industrial engineers.
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for manufacturing excellence.
- Oversee Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM implementations.
- Drive throughput, yield, and cost reductions via data analysis.
- Champion workplace safety, quality standards, and engagement.
- Collaborate with senior management to align strategies.
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Job description
Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a highly experienced Lead Industrial Engineer to head manufacturing excellence. You will lead a team of engineers, set strategic direction, and drive initiatives across productivity, quality, and cost improvement.
The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 adoption, and a culture of continuous learning. You will partner with senior leaders to shape manufacturing strategy and deliver measurable gains in throughput and efficiency.
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