220 Continuous Improvement jobs in South Africa

Job Function

The Supply Chain Analyst will form part of the Supply Chain Optimisation (SCO) team within the 4PL team based at Waterfall. The aim of the team is to provide the client with the relevant reports, information, analysis, and decision support to identify, assess and implement various supply chain cost saving opportunities and aid the implementation and benefit tracking thereof.

Key Performance Areas:

Projects:

• Identifying areas for improvement
• Solution design
• Business case development
• Support or Manage projects to delivery

General:

• Interaction with ops personnel, client, and other stakeholders
• Data analysis
• Simulation modelling
• What-if transport modelling
• Value at stake & business case determination
• Project planning and execution
• Process change implementation
• Process mapping
• Presentation construction
• Monthly benefit tracking and reporting

Reporting:

• Monthly reporting on actual savings leveraged from implemented initiatives o Weekly reporting on project progress, successes, and key enablers
• Interaction with ops personnel, client, and other stakeholders

Ad hoc:

• Ad hoc analysis, queries, and business support

Qualifications Required:

• B.Eng. Industrial

Experience and Skills Required:

• 3 – 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Project Management or any other business or commercial field is advantageous especially within Logistics Company
• Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Word
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• SQL experience beneficial
• PowerBI experience beneficial
• Analytical (Strong MS Excel)

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

• Roll out and support the “Controlling Tools for Operations” system in the plant with a focus on value-added processes.
• Develop and deliver training material and workshops related to system usage and performance improvement methods.
• Identify and help evolve best practices and controlling methods that align with strategic operational goals.
• Define and lead local operational excellence projects based on key figure analysis, in collaboration with plant teams (using lean manufacturing tools i.e. 5S / Problem solving / Standard Work).
• Facilitate and support daily management systems, including monitoring and driving daily improvement activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with shop floor employees and management to promote continuous improvement and share successful practices.
• Propose cost-saving initiatives and calculate expected savings.
• Ensure smooth implementation, follow-up, and sustainability of systems through ongoing support and training.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong operations orientation.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an international manufacturing environment, ideally in plastic packaging.
  
  

• Strong process and project management with analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven training and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional language(s) advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced level).
• Methodical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• To be able to work with shop floor as well as management team
• To have hands-on approach as well as strategic thinking mindset
• Results-driven and proactive approach
  
  

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is a dynamic junior-level role that supports the delivery of strategic business projects and the optimization of internal business processes. This is a multi-functional role that blends project coordination, process analysis and automation/optimization support to improve operational performance across the organisation.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Business Management, Project Management or related field (required).
• 1-2 years of experience in business process improvement and/or project coordination.
• Internship and/or exposure to project work and process analysis is advantageous.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMI and/or related qualifications (advantageous).

Project Coordination

• Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating strategic projects.
• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder action logs.
• Prepare documentation for project meetings, updates, and presentations.
• Support change management efforts and communication.
• Monitor progress and escalate issues as needed.

Process Mapping & Improvement

• Document and analyze current ("As-Is") business processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Support the design of future-state ("To-Be") process maps.
• Assist in conducting root-cause analysis and proposing process changes.

Business Automation & Optimization Support

• Help identify opportunities for automation.
• Implement tech-first solutions to business inefficiencies.
• Build process automations (e.g., Excel macros, Power Automate).
• Test and monitor implemented solutions.
• Liaise with cross-functional business departments to ensure smooth implementation and support user adoption.

Ad- Hoc

• Carry out ad hoc duties as required, within reasonable capability and capacity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to map and model processes using tools like MS Visio
• Proficient with MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exposure to process automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, MS Power BI)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.

Lanseria / Gauteng / South Africa /Strategy & Sustainability/Full time

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and sustainability of a performance-based controlling system in the plant. The role drives operational excellence through system introduction, training, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent acts as a key enabler in enhancing value-added processes, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Roll out and support the “Controlling Tools for Operations” system in the plant with a focus on value-added processes.
• Develop and deliver training material and workshops related to system usage and performance improvement methods.
• Identify and help evolve best practices and controlling methods that align with strategic operational goals.
• Define and lead local operational excellence projects based on key figure analysis, in collaboration with plant teams (using lean manufacturing tools i.e. 5S / Problem solving / Standard Work).
• Facilitate and support daily management systems, including monitoring and driving daily improvement activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with shop floor employees and management to promote continuous improvement and share successful practices.
• Propose cost-saving initiatives and calculate expected savings.
• Ensure smooth implementation, follow-up, and sustainability of systems through ongoing support and training.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong operations orientation.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an international manufacturing environment, ideally in plastic packaging.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Strong process and project management with analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven training and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional language(s) advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced level).
• Methodical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• To be able to work with shop floor as well as management team
• To have hands-on approach as well as strategic thinking mindset
• Results-driven and proactive approach

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.

• Responsible for identifying and prioritizing high frequency breakdowns as well as downtimes by analysing the production and maintenance data.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying issues causing downtime.
• Ensure that there are improvement proposals developed for each root cause including technical concepts, cost benefit analysis and feasibility.
• Designing machine or process modifications (component redesign, system changes and process flow improvements) to address the root cause.
• Develop and document step-by-step corrective action plans, procedures and technical specifications aligned to the downtime improvement goal.
• Ensure the successful execution and commissioning of improvement plans, and monitor the results to verify the downtime has been reduced and the machine availability improves.
• Optimize maintenance tools (CMMS or manual systems) to improve asset uptime, support integration and drive process efficiency.
• Mapping and designing standardized maintenance logs, service schedules and performance checklists aligned with production priorities.
• Documenting planned maintenance processes and translating them into system-compatible formats for future ERP integration.
• Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in the reactive maintenance structure through procedural redesign.
• Ensure new or optimized maintenance processes are tested, validated with production data and implemented across the departments.
• Conceptualizing machine and system improvements.
• Ensure there is alignment with R&D, production and maintenance stakeholders during the development of improvement concepts.
• Collaborate with the design and drafting department regarding approved concepts into finalized CAD drawings and technical documents.
• Provide technical input, validate the bill of materials and reviewing specifications.
• Driving and commissioning physical implementation and validation of design changes, etc.
• Draft proposals, scope, timelines and risk analysis for improvement initiatives.
• Obtain approvals via project proposals, specifications, NPR’s or ECP’s.
• Planning and managing improvement project.
• Ensure the projects stay within budget.
• Update project tracking and take lead with commissioning and handover of implemented changes.
• Weekly reporting on progress on corrective actions, root causes, proposed solutions and implementation status.
• Ensure the teams are kept updated on corrective actions.
• Maintain and update the corrective action tracking dashboard.
• Make recommendations on reprioritizing improvement actions based on feedback.
• Ensure the company specifications and documentation is updated by delegating to Administrators.

• BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Matric certification.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• At least 5-7 years experience in a similar role / manufacturing background.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Own transport.
• Technical skills capabilities.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of mechanical machinery.

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and reducing downtime? Our client, a leading manufacturing and engineering company based in Bellville, is seeking a highly analytical and solutions-driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their dynamic technical team.

This is a high-impact role where you will lead structured root cause analyses, optimize maintenance systems, and design machine and process improvements that enhance production efficiency. You will collaborate across departments, take ownership of critical engineering projects, and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced environment.

• Identify high-frequency breakdowns via production and maintenance data.

• Lead structured root cause analyses (5-Why, FTA) and develop technical improvement proposals.

• Design machine/process modifications and oversee the execution of corrective action plans.

• Enhance CMMS and manual systems to improve uptime and support ERP integration.
• Standardize maintenance workflows and documentation (job cards, logs, schedules).

• Implement proactive maintenance strategies across departments.

• Drive the development of reliable, maintainable machinery enhancements.

• Align improvement concepts with R&D, production, and drafting departments.

• Validate and commission technical changes, ensuring performance gains.

• Draft project proposals, scopes, and timelines with risk analysis.

• Manage budgets, execution, and successful commissioning of projects.

• Ensure project tracking via dashboards and visual systems.

• Maintain corrective action dashboards and submit weekly updates.

• Engage senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and prioritization.

• Ensure all documentation and technical specs are current and compliant.

• Relevant Engineering Degree or Diploma (Mechanical/Industrial preferred).
• 5 to 7 years in a Continuous Improvement, Reliability, or Maintenance Engineering role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Proficiency with CMMS systems, CAD tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Hands-on project management and commissioning experience is a plus.

• Solid understanding of production environments and engineering governance.

• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans is essential

You're a critical thinker with a passion for solving complex technical problems. You thrive on collaboration, take initiative, and enjoy seeing the measurable impact of your improvements on machine availability and performance.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is a dynamic junior-level role that supports the delivery of strategic business projects and the optimization of internal business processes. This is a multi-functional role that blends project coordination, process analysis and automation/optimization support to improve operational performance across the organisation.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Business Management, Project Management or related field (required).
• 1-2 years of experience in business process improvement and/or project coordination.
• Internship and/or exposure to project work and process analysis is advantageous.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMI and/or related qualifications (advantageous).

Project Coordination

• Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating strategic projects.
• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder action logs.
• Prepare documentation for project meetings, updates, and presentations.
• Support change management efforts and communication.
• Monitor progress and escalate issues as needed.

Process Mapping & Improvement

• Document and analyze current ("As-Is") business processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Support the design of future-state ("To-Be") process maps.
• Assist in conducting root-cause analysis and proposing process changes.

Business Automation & Optimization Support

• Help identify opportunities for automation.
• Implement tech-first solutions to business inefficiencies.
• Build process automations (e.g., Excel macros, Power Automate).
• Test and monitor implemented solutions.
• Liaise with cross-functional business departments to ensure smooth implementation and support user adoption.

Ad- Hoc

• Carry out ad hoc duties as required, within reasonable capability and capacity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to map and model processes using tools like MS Visio
• Proficient with MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exposure to process automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, MS Power BI)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.