Operations Excellence Project Manager (Lean Six Sigma)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive process optimization and operational excellence across departments. You will lead multiple projects, develop detailed plans, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver tangible efficiency gains.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, 6+ years of PM experience in manufacturing/food and beverage, and proficiency with Lean Six Sigma and process-mapping tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in project management with focus on operations and process improvement.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgets and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and implement data-driven solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Manage project execution, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration to achieve objectives.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for operational issues and develop corrective actions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates.
• Implement change management strategies for new processes.
• Measure and report on impact of improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Process mapping software

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive process optimization and operational excellence across departments. You will lead multiple projects, develop detailed plans, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver tangible efficiency gains.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, 6+ years of PM experience in manufacturing/food and beverage, and proficiency with Lean Six Sigma and process-mapping tools.