Operations Excellence Consultant | Lean & Six Sigma Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks an experienced Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to help clients optimize processes, cut costs, and boost performance.

You will lead hands-on diagnostics, design innovative solutions, and drive implementation of best practices across manufacturing, logistics, and operations with Lean/Six Sigma, requiring 5+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Admin).
• Minimum 5 years in operations consulting or process improvement.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements to enhance client operational efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and waste using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing improvements.
• Design performance management systems to track KPIs.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams through change initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client management.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Operations consulting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering)

Bachelor's degree (Operations Management)

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration)

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks an experienced Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to help clients optimize processes, cut costs, and boost performance.

You will lead hands-on diagnostics, design innovative solutions, and drive implementation of best practices across manufacturing, logistics, and operations with Lean/Six Sigma, requiring 5+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management.