Senior Management Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operational Excellence to join a premier management consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead client engagements to improve operations, streamline processes, and implement best practices to achieve measurable productivity gains and cost reductions.

The role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on problem solving, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments of client operations to identify key areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, Lean implementation, and quality management.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new operational models.
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and client teams throughout engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operational Excellence to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will guide organizations in enhancing their operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices to achieve significant improvements in productivity and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strategic thinker with a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to lead client engagements that deliver tangible, sustainable results, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments of client operations to identify key areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, Lean implementation, and quality management.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new operational models.
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and client teams throughout engagements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client relationship management abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full suite of health and retirement benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and industry certifications.
• Involvement in challenging and rewarding client projects.
• A collaborative and performance-driven work environment.