Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree, NQF level 7 in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related fieldMBA qualification, advantageous8 Years' relevant working experience in a manufacturing or related industryGood understanding of CI methodology, tools and techniques, e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen & TOCProficient on MS Office SuiteResponsibilitiesLead, guide, facilitate and manage all continuous improvement activities in the organizationAlign the business unit strategy to the overall group strategyIdentify and initiate cost-reduction projects across all spheres of operationAnalyze current processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and productivityDesign and optimize factory layouts to enhance workflow and space utilizationDevelop and implement cost-saving initiatives within transport and distribution functionsConduct thorough assessments of manufacturing processes and recommend enhancementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of improvement projectsMonitor and report on the progress and results of implemented initiativesStay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in manufacturing and logisticsDocument policies and proceduresImplement best practices across all sitesProvide and advise on training to staff on Lean principlesTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion.AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.