Senior Consultant: Operational Excellence (Logistics)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant: Operational Excellence for their KZN operations. This role involves developing Lean deployment plans to enhance operational efficiency and managing the implementation of Operational Excellence programs. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management, relevant experience in operations and OE program implementation, and Lean Six Sigma certification. Strong communication and change management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in operations preferably in a Supply Chain environment.
• 3 years experience in implementing OE programs.
• Change management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Basic business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Lean deployment plan.
• Manage the implementation of Operational Excellence program.
• Ensure alignment between Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Develop business units' internal problem solving capacity.
• Act as a Change Agent to facilitate operational excellence culture.

Skills

Highly developed communication skills

Change agility

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Our client in the Logistics Industry is seeking a Senior Consultant: Operational Excellence to join their team in KZN.

Purpose of the role: The Senior Consultant: OE is responsible for enabling and facilitating the adoption of the operational excellence culture within the KZN Operations through change management, training and coaching of the business units and/or contracts on continuous improvement tools.

Please send an updated CV, Portfolio and most recent payslip to [e-mail]

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Lean deployment plan which will provide the required return on investment through waste elimination, costs reduction and improved operational efficiencies
• Manage the implementation of Operational Excellence program in all KZN operations
• Ensure alignment between Operational Excellence initiatives with the BU/accounts strategies
• Develop business units' internal problem solving capacity through training and coaching of problem solving methodologies, Kaizens and Kaizens events
• Ensure that Lean foundational practices are entrenched in all areas of responsibilities
• Actively participate in the development of Lean Practitioners within own area of responsibility
• Act as a Change Agent, facilitate the adoption of the operational excellence culture, identify and remove barriers to success.
• Assess the progress on the OE program and provide feedback to the leadership of the area of responsibility.
• Assist colleagues in the area of responsibility with measuring, tracking and reporting of the financial benefits from improvement projects.
• Investigate and identify opportunities for improvement
• As an OE Champion, expand the use of operational excellence methodologies and structured problem solving approach in the business

Requirements:

1. Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
2. 2 years experience in operations preferably in a Supply Chain environment
3. 3 years experience in implementing OE programs
4. Lean Six Sigma certification
5. Change management skills
6. Project management skills
7. Basic business acumen

Skills:

• Highly developed communication skills relating to persuading and influencing others
• Appreciation for challenging others with respect
• Strong inclination for change agility
• Focus on getting things done
• Preference for planning and organizing