Operations Excellence Consultant - Lean, Six Sigma Expert

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and retirement

Professional development

Diverse industries exposure

Collaborative team environment

Project tools and resources

Career progression

Impactful client outcomes

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to join its George, Western Cape practice. The role focuses on improving client operations through Lean and Six Sigma, with responsibilities spanning assessments, strategy development, and implementation across supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in operations management or consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel to client

Qualifications

• Must have Lean, Six Sigma or related process-improvement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client operational processes to identify improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, and others).
• Design and execute projects focused on supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with client teams to drive change and build internal capability.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Develop and deliver training on operational best practices.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for client stakeholders.
• Support business development by assisting in proposals and needs discovery.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to join its George, Western Cape practice. The role focuses on improving client operations through Lean and Six Sigma, with responsibilities spanning assessments, strategy development, and implementation across supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in operations management or consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel to client