Remote Lean Operations Consultant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Incentives and bonus structures

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Management Consultant to optimize client operations remotely from Welkom, SA. The role focuses on efficiency, cost reduction, and process re-engineering across a diverse client portfolio.

You will analyze processes, design lean solutions, implement changes, and monitor performance with dashboards. The position offers remote work flexibility and strong opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, process improvement, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and supply chain best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex operational data and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients' operational processes, supply chains, and logistics to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Design and implement lean manufacturing or lean service principles to improve operational flow.
• Manage projects focused on process improvement, technology integration, and operational transformation.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to monitor operational effectiveness and track progress.
• Provide remote guidance and support to client teams throughout the implementation phase.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Supply chain management

Process re-engineering

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

Operational software

Analytical tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Management Consultant to optimize client operations remotely from Welkom, SA. The role focuses on efficiency, cost reduction, and process re-engineering across a diverse client portfolio.

You will analyze processes, design lean solutions, implement changes, and monitor performance with dashboards. The position offers remote work flexibility and strong opportunities for professional development.