Hybrid Senior Operations Consultant — Lean & Process Excellence

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical coverage

Retirement fund contribution

Life insurance

Training & certifications

Wellness programs

Hybrid role in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Consultant to join a respected management consultancy in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on diagnosing operational challenges, designing improvement initiatives, and delivering sustainable results in a hybrid work setting.

You will lead data-driven efforts across supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while traveling as needed to client sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, MBA or related field.
• 7+ years in operations management or management consulting with a strong operational focus.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process re-engineering, or supply chain optimization.
• Proven success leading complex operational improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills; excellent communication.
• Willingness to travel to client sites; experience with clients in SA is a plus.
• Proficiency in analytical and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of client operational processes to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Develop data-driven strategies to optimize supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery.
• Lead project teams to execute operational improvements and deliver timely outcomes.
• Collaborate with client management to drive change and embed new ways of working.
• Utilize lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies to enhance performance.
• Analyze data for trends and root causes; prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's operational expertise.
• Build strong client relationships and identify future opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Travel-ready

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, MBA or related

Tools

Analytical software

Modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Consultant to join a respected management consultancy in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on diagnosing operational challenges, designing improvement initiatives, and delivering sustainable results in a hybrid work setting.

You will lead data-driven efforts across supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while traveling as needed to client sites.