Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and optimise existing manufacturing processes to improve productivity and reduce costs
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Conduct root cause analysis on production and quality issues
- Monitor production performance and generate performance reports
- Drive waste reduction, energy efficiency, and cost-saving projects
- Support new product introduction and process validation
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability
- Train and support production staff on process improvements
ð??¹ Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or BTech in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Process Engineering
- 3 7 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong understanding of process optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis
- Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems
- Proficiency in MS Office and production data analysis tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
ð??¹ Advantageous
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification
- Experience in high-volume production environments
- Exposure to automation and PLC-controlled systems
13 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za