Remote Operations Excellence Consultant — Lean & Six Sigma

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,996,000 - 2,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Online courses

Virtual conferences

Autonomy to manage schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence. You will work with a global client base to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and implement best practices in a remote-first setup.

The role demands 6+ years in operations management or management consulting, with proven experience in Lean and Six Sigma, plus strong virtual collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management or management consulting, focusing on operational excellence.
• Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process-improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex operational data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent virtual communication, facilitation, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client operational processes to identify inefficiencies and risks.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies for cost reduction and quality.
• Develop and deploy operational performance metrics and dashboards.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and training on Lean, Six Sigma.
• Provide remote consulting services guiding clients through transformations.
• Collaborate with client teams using digital tools and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Virtual facilitation

Client management

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Miro

Proj. management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence. You will work with a global client base to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and implement best practices in a remote-first setup.

The role demands 6+ years in operations management or management consulting, with proven experience in Lean and Six Sigma, plus strong virtual collaboration skills.