Operational Excellence Lead — Hybrid & Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Senior Operations Consultant to drive operational excellence across client organizations, leading process improvements, supply chain optimization and performance management.

You will design and implement strategies, conduct assessments, map processes, benchmark performance, and mentor teams, with a hybrid work model and clear opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations consulting or a related operational leadership role.
• Proven expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and supply chain optimization.
• Ability to lead complex operational transformation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of operational improvement strategies for clients.
• Conduct thorough operational assessments, including process mapping, workflow analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Develop and execute plans for supply chain management, logistics optimization, and inventory control.
• Implement best practices in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and total quality management.
• Manage project teams and client relationships to ensure successful project delivery and achieve key performance indicators.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to clients and junior team members on operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Senior Operations Consultant to drive operational excellence across client organizations, leading process improvements, supply chain optimization and performance management.

You will design and implement strategies, conduct assessments, map processes, benchmark performance, and mentor teams, with a hybrid work model and clear opportunities for career advancement.