Continuous Improvement Engineer
Network Engineering · Rosslyn
Posted 11 August 2026
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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. Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 .
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Tertiary Qualification in Industrial Engineering .
- 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 .
- 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.
Advantageous
- 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.
Please send your cv to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za