Ops Excellence Consultant: Lean Process Improvement

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to join a respected consultancy in Klerksdorp. You will streamline client operations, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions across diverse industries in the North West region.

Expect hands-on analysis, problem solving, and collaboration with client teams to implement practical improvements and sustainable performance gains. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Admin, or related field; master's preferred.
• 5+ years in operations management, process improvement, or management consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with mapping and simulation tools.
• Proven ability to manage client-facing projects and deliver results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Design and implement optimized processes, SOPs, and performance metrics.
• Lead projects focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain optimization.
• Facilitate change management activities for adoption of new practices.
• Develop tools and frameworks for ongoing performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with client teams, providing training and support throughout the engagement.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma

Process mapping

Simulation tools

Project management

Client-facing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Management Consultant focused on Operations Excellence to join a respected consultancy in Klerksdorp. You will streamline client operations, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions across diverse industries in the North West region.

Expect hands-on analysis, problem solving, and collaboration with client teams to implement practical improvements and sustainable performance gains. Strong communication and leadership are essential.