Senior Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Cutting-edge tools

Growth opportunities

Health & retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Operational Excellence to join our client in Mossel Bay. You will lead engagements that identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement best practices across manufacturing, supply chain, or service operations.

You will drive performance improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management, manage project teams, and mentor clients on sustainable operational excellence in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or related roles.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in process mapping and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Design and deploy performance management systems to track key metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and training on operational excellence methodologies.
• Manage project teams and ensure delivery of improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on best practices in supply chain, manufacturing, or services operations.

Skills

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant focused on Operational Excellence to join their dedicated team in Mossel Bay . This role is essential for helping clients optimize their business processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. You will lead engagements that identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement best practices across various operational functions. This position offers the chance to make a tangible difference in client organizations by driving performance improvements and fostering a culture of continuous enhancement, all within a professional and supportive consulting environment that values expertise and impactful results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments to identify inefficiencies and areas for operational improvement within client organizations.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, lean management, and cost reduction.
• Design and deploy performance management systems to track key operational metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on operational excellence methodologies.
• Manage project teams and ensure the successful delivery of operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and support to clients on best practices in supply chain, manufacturing, or service operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or related roles.
• Proven experience with methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with process mapping and performance analysis tools.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Opportunity to drive significant improvements in client operations.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies in operational consulting.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.