Continuous improvement Specialist - Lean Six Sigma

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008753/LB

Date posted:

Friday, July 16, 2021

Location:

North West, South Africa

Salary:

60000 Monthly


SUMMARY:

My client is seeking a Process Engineer:  Continuous Improvement / Subject Matter Expert (lean 6 sigma) to provide overall coordination, implementation and sustainability at site level, driving success through continuous improvements using lean practices.

POSITION INFO:

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or any related field
  • At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and or seed agricultural industry
  • Experience in leading and developing teams
  • Skilled at leading, managing conflict and negotiating with cross functional teams
  • Demonstration of courage, candor and initiative skills
  • Coaching/mentoring group facilitation skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral – open, honest and persistent)
  • Deliver results in a changing environment
  • Problem solving skills

Responsibilities:
  • The role will coordinate implementation and sustainability by working closely with the Site Leadership team
  • Understanding of implementation methodology, lean content and change management approach to successfully sustain implementation on site
  • Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in lean practices and facilitate the continuous improvement journey on site
  • Review continuous improvement opportunities with Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering Committee (SSC) to be implemented to focus on full benefit of employees and business
  • Lead best practices team and continuous improvements/best practices internally and externally (network)
  • Ensure change management requirements are being addressed and coordinate change efforts to implement and sustain improvement


 

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