Operations Excellence Consultant: Lean & Process Improvement

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Performance incentives

Professional development through培训 and

Training and certification Opportunit

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will diagnose operational issues, design improved workflows, and implement best practices across client engagements.

Responsibilities include analyzing client operations to identify inefficiencies, developing strategies for optimization and cost reduction, and leading workshops to train client teams in new procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations consulting or related role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and in client-facing environments.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and project management software.
• Willingness to travel to client sites in Gauteng and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client operations to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Design and facilitate workshops to train client teams on new operational procedures and best practices.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to drive change.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations outlining findings, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of implemented solutions.
• Support senior consultants and project managers in delivering client engagements.
• Track and measure the impact of implemented solutions, providing data-driven insights.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process mapping

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Operations consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process mapping tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will diagnose operational issues, design improved workflows, and implement best practices across client engagements.

Responsibilities include analyzing client operations to identify inefficiencies, developing strategies for optimization and cost reduction, and leading workshops to train client teams in new procedures.