Senior Operations Engineer: Lean Six Sigma Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Operations Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in operational excellence. You will drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across the plant, analyzing complex systems and mentoring a team of engineers.

The role requires a track record of optimizing large-scale industrial processes, strong lean and Six Sigma proficiency, and leadership to foster continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in operations engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience with lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and execution of operational strategies to cut costs.
• Lead cross-functional process-improvement projects.
• Analyze data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Develop KPIs and robust reporting for operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote growth.
• Collaborate across departments to align with goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Operations Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in operational excellence. You will drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across the plant, analyzing complex systems and mentoring a team of engineers.

The role requires a track record of optimizing large-scale industrial processes, strong lean and Six Sigma proficiency, and leadership to foster continuous improvement culture.