Management Consultant - Operations Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-in–

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Specialized training and professional

Exposure to diverse operationalchamb

Collaborative team environment

Generous annual leave policy

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Management Consultant with a focus on Operations Excellence to optimize processes, enhance supply chains, and drive measurable improvements for a diverse client base.

You will lead workshops, develop roadmaps, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and mentor teams while traveling to client sites as needed; a strong analytical mindset and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting or in a similar operational improvement role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification advantageous), or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, or retail is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess current operational processes and identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Design and implement optimized operational models, including supply chain management, production planning, and inventory control.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Re-engineering to drive performance improvements.
• Develop business cases and implementation roadmaps for operational transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate client workshops and training sessions on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring successful project execution.
• Analyze performance data and provide regular reports and recommendations to clients.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within client organizations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Facilitation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, seeks an accomplished Management Consultant with a specialization in Operations Excellence to join their growing practice in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role focuses on optimizing business processes, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and driving operational improvements for a diverse client base. You will work collaboratively with clients to identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and achieve sustainable operational gains. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies, and a passion for driving tangible business results. The Durban office is strategically located in a key industrial and port city, providing ample opportunities to engage with clients in manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance and contribute to the strategic objectives of various organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current operational processes and identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Design and implement optimized operational models, including supply chain management, production planning, and inventory control.
• Utilize methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Re-engineering to drive performance improvements.
• Develop business cases and implementation roadmaps for operational transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate client workshops and training sessions on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring successful project execution.
• Analyze performance data and provide regular reports and recommendations to clients.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within client organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting or in a similar operational improvement role within industry.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification is advantageous), or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, or retail is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional certifications.
• Exposure to a wide array of operational challenges across different sectors.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering measurable results.
• Generous annual leave policy.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.