Senior Operational Excellence Consultant - Hybrid Leader

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a renowned management consultancy to hire a Senior Operational Excellence Consultant for a hybrid role in Welkom, Free State, ZA. The position focuses on driving improvements in client operations, using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

You will lead diagnostics, design tailored programs, develop metrics, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with client stakeholders and managing time, budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years in operational excellence, process improvement, or similar consulting role.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of implementing operational improvement initiatives across industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a hybrid or client-facing consulting environment.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Welkom, Free State, ZA, with travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments of client operations to identify improvement areas and efficiency gains.
• Design and implement tailored operational excellence programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track progress and value realization.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on operational excellence methodologies for client teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to foster buy-in and drive sustainable change.
• Analyze process data to identify root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and presentations outlining findings, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to firm knowledge base on operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Facilitation

Education

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

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

Excel Advanced

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a renowned management consultancy to hire a Senior Operational Excellence Consultant for a hybrid role in Welkom, Free State, ZA. The position focuses on driving improvements in client operations, using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

You will lead diagnostics, design tailored programs, develop metrics, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with client stakeholders and managing time, budgets, and