Management Consultant - Operations Improvement

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Professional development

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Management Consultant (Operations Improvement) to help clients in Richards Bay optimize processes, reduce costs and boost productivity. You will analyze current operations, design lean frameworks, and guide change management with client teams to achieve sustainable results.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights across manufacturing, service delivery, and supply chain in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in operations consulting or process improvement.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to drive change in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Assess current state operational processes across supply chain, manufacturing, service delivery, and other functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, and areas for improvement using lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Design and implement optimized operational frameworks, workflows, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate change management initiatives and ensure buy-in from client stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and deliver training programs to client personnel on new processes and tools.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Management Consultant focused on Operations Improvement to join their practice serving clients in Richards Bay . You will be responsible for analyzing client operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, and developing practical solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. This role requires a deep understanding of operational excellence methodologies and the ability to work closely with client teams to implement sustainable changes within the KwaZulu-Natal region. This is a key position for driving impactful operational transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current state operational processes across supply chain, manufacturing, service delivery, and other functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, and areas for improvement using lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Design and implement optimized operational frameworks, workflows, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate change management initiatives and ensure buy-in from client stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and deliver training programs to client personnel on new processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in operations consulting, process improvement, or similar roles.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, adept at driving change in complex organizations.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and a performance bonus.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and acquiring industry certifications.
• Exposure to a variety of operational challenges and client environments.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• A collaborative and results-driven consulting culture.