Senior Process Engineer – Lean Six Sigma Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead optimization efforts within their Sandton-based operations. This role requires strategic thinking to analyze complex production systems and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across departments to drive change in a hybrid on-site/remote setup. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and 7+ years of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in process/industrial engineering with manufacturing focus.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Proven track record leading complex improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and implementation of major process improvement projects.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets and timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with senior management to align improvements with business strategy.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure impact and sustain results.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead optimization efforts within their Sandton-based operations. This role requires strategic thinking to analyze complex production systems and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across departments to drive change in a hybrid on-site/remote setup. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and 7+ years of