Operations Excellence Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to drive improvements across all operational processes. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and elevating service quality through data-driven insights and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic problem-solver with experience in Lean/Six Sigma and a passion for peak performance. Strong analytics and change-management capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management or process improvement roles.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for operational excellence, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Create and maintain operational performance metrics and dashboards to track progress.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and change management initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for operational efficiency.
• Ensure operational processes comply with all relevant industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Operations Excellence Manager to join their team in Nelspruit . This critical role focuses on identifying and implementing improvements across all operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality. You will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize workflows and operational strategies within the Mpumalanga region. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver with a deep understanding of operational methodologies and a passion for achieving peak performance in a business-critical function.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for operational excellence, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Create and maintain operational performance metrics and dashboards to track progress.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and change management initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for operational efficiency.
• Ensure operational processes comply with all relevant industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record of implementing successful operational improvement projects.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance review and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave policies.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
• Supportive work environment within our Nelspruit facilities.