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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Wenz · Bellville
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing environment. You will identify inefficiencies, lead improvement projects, and embed a culture of continuous improvement that boosts productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects across operations.
- Conduct time studies, process analysis and root‑cause investigations.
- Drive waste reduction, cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and process documentation.
- Analyse operational data and provide actionable insights.
- Ensure ERP (Odoo or similar) accuracy and production data integrity.
- Improve production planning parameters such as BOMs, routings and lead times.
- Monitor and improve stock accuracy and operational performance metrics.
- Train teams on new processes and support change adoption.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO and safety standards.
- Support cross‑functional alignment and manage projects from initiation to implementation.
Required profile
- Analytical, structured and naturally curious with a passion for problem solving.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to influence change across teams.
- Strong ownership, communication skills and focus on measurable results.
Required skills
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S methodologies.
- Data analysis and KPI management.
- Root‑cause analysis techniques (5 Why, A3).
- ERP systems experience – Odoo or similar.
- Production planning and operational workflow knowledge.
- GMP and ISO standards compliance.
- SOP development and process documentation.
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