Impactful Operations Consultant | Lean & Process Excellence

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development programs

Comprehensive medical aid

Career advancement opportunities

Vereeniging office environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Management Consultant focused on Operations Improvement to partner with clients across sectors. You will analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that boost productivity and reduce costs.

The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in driving tangible operational change. Travel to client sites in Vereeniging and surrounding areas will be required as part of delivering sustainable improvements and measurable

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting or relevant operational role focused on process improvement.
• Proven experience in analyzing and optimizing operational processes.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess current client operational processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for enhancement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to measure the impact of changes.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams on operations management best practices.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines, ensuring successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders at all levels to drive buy-in and sustainable change.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in operations management.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's capabilities in operations consulting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Process mapping software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Management Consultant focused on Operations Improvement to partner with clients across sectors. You will analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that boost productivity and reduce costs.

The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in driving tangible operational change. Travel to client sites in Vereeniging and surrounding areas will be required as part of delivering sustainable improvements and measurable