Continuous Improvement Engineer

Are you an experienced Industrial Engineering professional with a passion for Lean Manufacturing, process optimisation, and operational excellence? We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Technician to lead improvement initiatives across our manufacturing plant, driving productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in transforming manufacturing operations through engineering innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve workflow, and optimise production.
• Apply Industrial Engineering principles to enhance operating performance and reduce production delays.
• Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods, production systems, and material handling processes.
• Design and improve plant layouts, workstation configurations, and production flow using MS Visio
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• Plan, coordinate, and maintain manufacturing information systems and production data.
• Monitor production performance and identify bottlenecks, backlogs, and process inefficiencies.
• Support production teams by resolving operational challenges using Industrial Engineering techniques.
• Develop management control systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practice processes.
• Generate KPI reports, production performance dashboards, and cost analysis reports.
• Monitor paint usage, rework costs, and production efficiency metrics.
• Estimate production costs and support financial planning initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate material movement from raw material receipt through to finished product.
• Support production scheduling, quality improvement, and maintenance planning.
• Process internal purchasing requisitions and production-related transactions.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to achieve operational excellence.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Tertiary Qualification in Industrial Engineering
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• Valid Code 8 Driver's Licence.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the trailer manufacturing or heavy production industry
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• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production optimisation, and quality management principles.
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in MS Visio for plant layout and process design.

• Postgraduate Qualification in Industrial Engineering.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing reporting tools.