Remote Senior Ops Consultant: Lean & Process Improvement

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Remote work

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Consultant specializing in Operations Improvement to help clients optimize performance remotely. You will diagnose inefficiencies, design solutions, and lead change initiatives across diverse sectors, delivering tangible value and sustained improvements.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, expertise in lean Six Sigma, and the ability to manage projects remotely with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration).
• 6+ years of experience in operations consulting, process improvement, or related roles.
• Proven expertise in operational analysis, process mapping, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of client operations to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement.
• Lead project teams in the execution of operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational analysis

Process mapping

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Consultant specializing in Operations Improvement to help clients optimize performance remotely. You will diagnose inefficiencies, design solutions, and lead change initiatives across diverse sectors, delivering tangible value and sustained improvements.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, expertise in lean Six Sigma, and the ability to manage projects remotely with stakeholders at all levels.