Operations Consultant

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Operations Consultant to join our client in Richards Bay. You will dig into client operations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements across supply chains, manufacturing, and service delivery.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site client engagement, a focus on data-driven decision making, and opportunities to lead transformation initiatives with senior teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations consulting, process improvement, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized workflows, lean methodologies, and supply chain solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans for operational improvements, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Train client personnel on new processes and systems, fostering a culture of continuous operational excellence.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reports on operational KPIs to client management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Project Management Software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Operations Consultant to join their team in Richards Bay . You will be instrumental in helping clients optimize their operational performance, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. This role involves deep dives into client operations, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing best practices across supply chains, manufacturing, and service delivery. You will work closely with operational teams and management to drive tangible improvements and achieve strategic objectives. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of remote work with necessary on-site client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized workflows, lean methodologies, and supply chain solutions .
• Develop and manage project plans for operational improvements, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Train client personnel on new processes and systems, fostering a culture of continuous operational excellence.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reports on operational KPIs to client management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations consulting , process improvement, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with project-based performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Extensive training and development opportunities in operational excellence .
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on client operations in the Richards Bay region.