Remote Principal Consultant - Operations Excellence

Placements24; États-Unis; À distance; USD 77 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development and global知识-

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Principal Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to lead remote, global engagements across South Africa. The role focuses on transforming client operations through lean, Six Sigma, TOC, and advanced digital tools, driving measurable performance gains.

You will guide senior stakeholders, design scalable frameworks, and mentor distributed teams to deliver strategic operational improvements with clear business value.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in operations management or operational consulting.
• Proven success leading large-scale improvement programs.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, and supply chain optimization.
• Ability to lead distributed teams remotely and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead operational diagnostic assessments and develop improvement strategies.
• Design frameworks for operational excellence including lean and Six Sigma.
• Advise on optimizing supply chain, logistics, and procurement processes.
• Oversee adoption of operational technologies and digital tools.
• Manage remote project teams and ensure on-time delivery of transformation programs.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and executive-level roadmaps and business cases.
• Identify operational risks and ensure business continuity.

Connaissances

Process optimization

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Supply chain management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Business Administration

Outils

ERP software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious global management consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Principal Consultant with a specialization in Operations Excellence to join their fully remote team. This role serves clients across South Africa, supporting businesses in the North West region and beyond to optimize their operational performance and drive efficiency. As a remote-first leader, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transformative operational strategies, leveraging digital tools for seamless collaboration and client delivery. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in process improvement, supply chain management, lean methodologies, and operational technology. You should have a proven ability to lead complex projects, manage senior client stakeholders remotely, and achieve measurable improvements in operational effectiveness. We are looking for a strategic thinker and an experienced operational leader who thrives in a distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational diagnostic assessments and develop strategies for significant performance improvements.
• Design and implement frameworks for operational excellence, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise clients on optimizing supply chain management, logistics, and procurement processes.
• Oversee the implementation of operational technologies and digital solutions to enhance efficiency and visibility.
• Manage remote project teams, ensuring successful delivery of operational transformation programs.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and training sessions for client teams on operational best practices.
• Develop and present robust business cases and implementation roadmaps to C-suite executives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Foster strong client relationships by delivering exceptional value and strategic insights remotely.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's operational excellence practice through thought leadership and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in operations management or operational consulting, with a strong focus on process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering large-scale operational improvement projects.
• Expertise in methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, and supply chain optimization.
• Proven ability to lead and manage distributed teams effectively in a remote setting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, tailored for virtual engagement.
• Experience with operations-focused software and digital transformation initiatives.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and comfortable operating in a 100% remote capacity.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement plan contributions. Professional development is a key focus, with opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and participation in global knowledge networks. The fully remote work arrangement provides significant flexibility and autonomy. This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact on the operational efficiency of leading businesses from anywhere in South Africa.