Operations Excellence Consultant | Lean, Hybrid

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and project-based-b

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid and retirem

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a dedicated Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to help clients improve performance and reduce costs.

You'll analyze processes, design lean workflows, and deploy metrics while embedding best practices across client teams. The role emphasizes collaboration, project management, and delivering tangible improvements in operational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations consulting, process improvement, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Design and implement optimized workflows, supply chain improvements, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop and deploy performance metrics to track operational progress and ensure sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with client teams to embed operational best practices and build internal capabilities.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables related to operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a dedicated Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to help clients improve performance and reduce costs.

You'll analyze processes, design lean workflows, and deploy metrics while embedding best practices across client teams. The role emphasizes collaboration, project management, and delivering tangible improvements in operational environments.