Hybrid Operations Excellence Lead - Lean & Six Sigma

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Operations Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across warehousing, logistics and fleet management. You will implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, analyze data and lead change initiatives in a dynamic FMCG distribution network.

You will mentor staff, design dashboards, benchmark performance, and contribute to long-term operational strategies. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience are preferred, with hybrid work options and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in operations management or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar frameworks.
• Strong analytical, change-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement across warehousing, logistics and fleet management.
• Develop and implement operational excellence programs (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage change initiatives with effective communication across teams.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to track performance.
• Train and coach staff on best practices in continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations managers to ensure standardization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Operations Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across warehousing, logistics and fleet management. You will implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, analyze data and lead change initiatives in a dynamic FMCG distribution network.

You will mentor staff, design dashboards, benchmark performance, and contribute to long-term operational strategies. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience are preferred, with hybrid work options and