About this role
The strongest manufacturing professionals don't simply manage operations. They engineer better ones. They see lost capacity and find throughput. They see recurring downtime and find root causes. They see inefficient processes and redesign them. They turn operational data into measurable improvements in productivity, cost, quality and profitability . I’m currently building my network of high-calibre Operations Optimisation professionals within the manufacturing and industrial sector for current and upcoming opportunities. I am particularly interested in professionals who sit at the intersection of engineering, operations, technology and continuous improvement . Who I Want to Connect With Professionals currently operating as: Operations Optimisation Specialists Operational Excellence Managers Continuous Improvement Managers Manufacturing Excellence Specialists Industrial Engineers Process Improvement Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Production Optimisation Managers Engineering & Operations Managers Lean / Six Sigma Specialists Mechatronics Operations Professionals The Experience That Gets My Attention You have worked within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, automotive, FMCG or production environment and can demonstrate measurable improvements rather than simply listing responsibilities. Your expertise may include: Manufacturing process optimisation and workflow redesign OEE, throughput and capacity improvement Production efficiency and bottleneck elimination Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving Automation and manufacturing technology Downtime reduction and equipment utilisation Cost reduction and waste elimination Labour and resource optimisation Production planning and performance improvement KPI development and operational performance reporting Power BI, advanced Excel and data-driven decision-making ERP, MES, SCADA or manufacturing systems Continuous improvement project implementation Change management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement Qualifications That Stand Out A technical qualification in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline is highly valuable. Lean Six Sigma certification and advanced data analytics capability are significant advantages. But I'm Looking for Achievements, Not Buzzwords I want to speak to professionals who can say: “I increased OEE from X to Y.” “I reduced downtime by X%.” “I redesigned this process and increased throughput by X%.” “I implemented an improvement that saved the business R___ annually.” “I automated reporting and changed how operational decisions were made.” That is the calibre of talent I want in my network. Confidential Career Conversations You don't need to be actively looking for a new position. If you're performing strongly in your current manufacturing environment but want to understand what opportunities exist for professionals with your technical and operational capability, I would like to connect. I work with organisations looking for people who don't just run manufacturing operations — they make them better. Kavian Naidoo Specialist Recruitment Consultant Supply Chain | Procurement | Operations | Manufacturing Network Recruitment