Remote Operations Strategy Consultant — Lean & Six Sigma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote position

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and certfic.

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant with an Operations focus to join a remote team serving clients from Bloemfontein. You will optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost reductions across varied sectors by analyzing current operations and implementing lean and Six Sigma practices.

You’ll lead data-driven assessments, support change management, and collaborate effectively in a remote setting to deliver tangible improvements for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Operations, or related quantitative field.
• Five or more years of experience in operations management or operational consulting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
• Excellent remote teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of client operational processes, supply chains, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, including lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles.
• Support clients in change management initiatives related to operational transformations.
• Utilize data analytics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant with an Operations focus to join a remote team serving clients from Bloemfontein. You will optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost reductions across varied sectors by analyzing current operations and implementing lean and Six Sigma practices.

You’ll lead data-driven assessments, support change management, and collaborate effectively in a remote setting to deliver tangible improvements for clients.