Hybrid Operational Excellence Consultant — Lean

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant focused on Operational Excellence in Queenstown with a hybrid work model. You will analyze current processes, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and help clients improve productivity, quality and cost-efficiency.

You will design performance management systems, lead workshops, facilitate change, and work with client operations teams and internal consultants to drive sustainable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirements as listed.
• Experience in operational consulting or operations management.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement performance management systems and KPIs.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on operational excellence principles.
• Support clients in implementing change initiatives and ensuring adoption of new processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Benchmark operational performance against industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure holistic operational improvements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration

Tools

Process mapping tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant focused on Operational Excellence in Queenstown with a hybrid work model. You will analyze current processes, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and help clients improve productivity, quality and cost-efficiency.

You will design performance management systems, lead workshops, facilitate change, and work with client operations teams and internal consultants to drive sustainable gains.