Management Consultant - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks an experienced Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to help clients optimize processes, cut costs, and boost performance.

You will lead hands-on diagnostics, design innovative solutions, and drive implementation of best practices across manufacturing, logistics, and operations with Lean/Six Sigma, requiring 5+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Admin).
• Minimum 5 years in operations consulting or process improvement.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements to enhance client operational efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and waste using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing improvements.
• Design performance management systems to track KPIs.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams through change initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client management.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Operations consulting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering)

Bachelor's degree (Operations Management)

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned firm in Management Consultancy , is looking for an experienced Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to join their team in Vereeniging . This role involves helping clients optimize their operational processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance. You will work hands-on with clients to diagnose operational issues, design innovative solutions, and drive the implementation of best practices. This is a significant opportunity for a results-oriented consultant to deliver tangible improvements for clients and contribute to the firm's reputation for operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on improving client operational efficiency and productivity across various business functions.
• Conduct detailed process analysis, identifying bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, logistics, and manufacturing improvements.
• Design and implement performance management systems to track operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in problem-solving and change implementation efforts.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior client management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations consulting , process improvement, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean , Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex operational improvement projects from analysis to implementation.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive change.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects focused on tangible operational improvements.
• A culture that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to advanced training and development in operational excellence methodologies.