Operation Excellence Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operation Excellence Officer

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
Performance Monitoring & Analysis:

• Monitor and record daily Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for all key production machines.
• Analyze OEE data to identify recurring issues, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare downtime analysis reports, Pareto charts, and root cause analysis summaries.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams for daily problem-solving and escalation of chronic issues.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives:

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing projects such as waste elimination,SMED, and Kaizen events.
• Identify and recommend initiatives to reduce machine downtime, defects, rework, and production losses.
• Promote and implement Six Sigma tools (e.g., DMAIC, FMEA, SIPOC) where applicable.

Training & Capability Building:

• Design and deliver regular training sessions for operators and maintenance technicians on:
• Autonomous Maintenance
• Basic Six Sigma Concepts
• Lean Principles
• 5S & Workplace Organization
• Best practices to enhance equipment efficiency and product quality
• Support the development of a structured Operator Skill Matrix and on-the-job training programs.

Standards & Auditing:

• Support deployment and auditing of 5S workplace practices.
• Assist in creating and updating SOPs, checklists, and visual management tools.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure compliance with operational excellence standards.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment,
• Experience in tracking and analyzing OEE, implementing Lean and Six Sigma projects, and conducting training for shop floor teams is essential.
• Proficiency in using Excel, Minitab, and other analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making is highly desirable.
• A Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering is required.
• Additional certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is preferred. Familiarity with TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies will be an added advantage.

Technical Experience:

• Strong knowledge of OEE monitoring, downtime analysis, and performance tracking tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data visualization, and reporting; working knowledge of Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S implementation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Skilled in developing and delivering training programs for operators and maintenance staff on operational excellence practices.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.