Operational Excellence Lead | Lean Six Sigma Expert

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Operational Excellence in Welkom, Free State to drive continuous improvement across the organization. You will champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, identify bottlenecks, and implement SOPs to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

This role combines hands-on process optimization with strategic planning in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least seven years in operations management, and a Lean

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations management with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company's operational excellence strategy.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains in all operational areas.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Train and mentor staff on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Measure and report on the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to integrate excellence into daily operations.
• Conduct process audits to identify bottlenecks and enhancements.
• Manage cross-functional projects focused on improving service delivery and performance.
• Foster a culture where employees contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Training

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management or MBA

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Operational Excellence in Welkom, Free State to drive continuous improvement across the organization. You will champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, identify bottlenecks, and implement SOPs to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

This role combines hands-on process optimization with strategic planning in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least seven years in operations management, and a Lean