Remote Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a proactive Senior Manager, Operational Efficiency, to identify and drive improvements across the organization. The role is remote, with awareness of Paarl, Western Cape context, and requires leading change management initiatives and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in operations management with a focus on process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations/industrial/business management or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in operations management with process-improvement focus.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop improvement recommendations.
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma practices and related best practices.
• Develop and track KPIs for operational efficiency.
• Manage change initiatives and ensure adoption of new processes and systems.
• Collaborate with departments to address operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and training on process improvement techniques.
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Stay informed on industry trends and innovations in operational efficiency.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in related field

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a proactive Senior Manager, Operational Efficiency, to identify and drive improvements across the organization. The role is remote, with awareness of Paarl, Western Cape context, and requires leading change management initiatives and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in operations management with a focus on process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt is highly desirable.