Senior Remote Lean Six Sigma Ops Improvement Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus program

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Improvement Engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple production facilities remotely. You will analyze workflows, apply Lean Six Sigma, and lead virtual workshops to enhance productivity and reduce waste, while collaborating with site teams from a remote setup.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Industrial Engineering or related field, 6+ years of operations improvement experience, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in operations improvement, process engineering, or lean manufacturing.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Strong data analytics skills including SPC and performance metric tracking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual assessments of operational processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Develop and implement strategic improvement plans utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends and root causes of inefficiencies.
• Lead and facilitate virtual workshops and Kaizen events to drive engagement with site-based teams.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with plant management, engineering, and operations to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of improvements.
• Train and mentor site personnel on CI tools and techniques.
• Track and report financial and operational benefits of improvements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in operational excellence.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Project management

Virtual facilitation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Improvement Engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple production facilities remotely. You will analyze workflows, apply Lean Six Sigma, and lead virtual workshops to enhance productivity and reduce waste, while collaborating with site teams from a remote setup.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Industrial Engineering or related field, 6+ years of operations improvement experience, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.