Operations Excellence Lead | Hybrid | Lean Six Sigma

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape seeks an Operations Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing functions. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and implement best practices to boost efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a strong data-driven mindset, stakeholder management, and experience in SOP development, training, and ROI tracking. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in operations management or continuous improvement roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive continuous improvement projects across operations.
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop SOPs and best practices for operational departments.
• Train staff on process improvement tools and techniques.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance across functions.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead change management.
• Develop business cases and track ROI of initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and trends.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Process mapping tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape seeks an Operations Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing functions. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and implement best practices to boost efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a strong data-driven mindset, stakeholder management, and experience in SOP development, training, and ROI tracking. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.