Kaizen Engineer

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead and implement Kaizen (continuous improvement) initiatives across jewellery manufacturing processes

• Analyze production workflows including casting, moulding, stone setting, polishing, plating, and assembly

• Identify waste (time, material, motion, defects) and recommend corrective actions

• Conduct time and motion studies to improve productivity and reduce cycle time

• Implement Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work

• Reduce gold and precious metal wastage through process optimization

• Improve yield, minimize rework, and enhance product quality

• Develop and monitor KPIs related to production efficiency, rejection rate, and turnaround time

• Facilitate continuous improvement workshops and employee engagement programs

• Collaborate with production, quality control, maintenance, and planning teams

• Prepare improvement reports and present results to management

• Train shop-floor employees on Lean practices and process improvements

Preferred candidate profile:

• Experience in jewellery manufacturing or precision manufacturing industry
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), or Kaizen
• Hands-on experience with 5S implementation and waste reduction projects
• Familiarity with precious metal handling and production yield management
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel or ERP systems)
• Result-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams