Operations Excellence Consultant - Lean Six Sigma & Impact

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary package

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

PD & certifications

Diverse challenging projects

Travel opportunities within KwaZulu-Nt

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a results-oriented Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on diagnosing operational challenges, redesigning core processes, and implementing best practices across supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and develop dashboards to track impact, with travel within KwaZulu-Natal as needed. A strong analytical mindset is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in management consulting, operations management, or process improvement.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative skills and data-driven insights.
• Excellent PM and change management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence across levels.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within Pietermaritzburg and KwaZulu-Natal as needed.

Aufgaben

• Assess clients' current operations to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methods.
• Streamline supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage adoption.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards.
• Facilitate client workshops on operational best practices.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Travel to client sites within KwaZulu-Natal as needed.

Kenntnisse

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder comms

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/OM/BA)

Master's degree or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (adv.)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a results-oriented Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on diagnosing operational challenges, redesigning core processes, and implementing best practices across supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and develop dashboards to track impact, with travel within KwaZulu-Natal as needed. A strong analytical mindset is essential.