Process Engineer: Operations

2 weeks ago

Cape Town WC Western Cape, South Africa Inuka Group of Companies Full time R60 000 - R65 000

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer:Operations to support the business by analysing, designing, and improving business processes across our operations. This role will work as a neutral facilitator with managers and teams to eliminate waste, strengthen workflows, and embed continuous improvement. You will ensure efficiency,scalability, and sustainability of operations while driving measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Map, analyse, and redesign processes to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency, cost, and quality. Facilitate workshops and co-design sessions to ensure stakeholder buy-in and alignment. Establish baseline data and track before-and-after improvements. Deliver process improvement projects on time, within budget, and to required standards. Embed Lean and continuous improvement practices across operations. Drive adoption of redesigned processes through training, coaching, and change management. Champion automation and digitisation opportunities to strengthen scalability and sustainability. Maintain live dashboards, risk registers, and governance structures for process initiatives. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum); Black Belt advantageous. Project management certification (Prince2, Agile, or PMP) beneficial. 5+ years’ experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence. Proven track record of leading cross-functional process improvement and project delivery. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ERP/WMS, and process digitisation tools. Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and facilitation skills. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Resilient, adaptable, and focused on delivering measurable, sustainable improvements.. The Hats You’ll Wear Efficiency Engineer: Embed Lean/CI practices and cost optimisation initiatives. Business Analyst: Translate data into insights and design process innovations. Change Maker: Drive adoption of new processes and continuous improvement. Collaboration Facilitator: Work across teams to co-design solutions. Innovation Driver: Identify automation and digitisation opportunities. Standards Guardian: Ensure compliance with governance, reporting, and best practice. Project Manager: Drive to see projects through from beginning to end. What Will Make You Stand Out 1. Demonstrated impact through efficiency gains, cost savings, or process redesign. 2. Hands-on application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. 3. Ability to influence without formal authority. 4. Strong commercial acumen balancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability. 5. Passion for teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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