Senior Consultant : Operational Excellence (Logistics)

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Consultant: Operational Excellence in Durban, KZN. The role involves driving operational excellence through change management and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management and experience in operations, along with Lean Six Sigma certification. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in operations, preferably in a Supply Chain environment.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing OE programs.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Lean deployment plan to achieve ROI.
• Manage the implementation of the Operational Excellence program.
• Act as a Change Agent to facilitate the adoption of the OE culture.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Change agility

Planning and organizational skills

Respectful challenge and constructive feedback

Focus on execution

Education

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

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.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a Lean deployment plan to achieve ROI through waste elimination, cost reduction, and improved operational efficiencies.
• Manage the implementation of the Operational Excellence program across all KZN operations.
• Ensure alignment between OE initiatives and BU/contract strategies.
• Develop internal problem-solving capacity via training and coaching on methodologies, Kaizens, and Kaizen events.
• Ensure Lean foundational practices are embedded in all responsibilities.
• Participate in developing Lean Practitioners within the area.
• Act as a Change Agent to facilitate the adoption of the OE culture, removing barriers to success.
• Assess OE program progress and provide feedback to leadership.
• Assist colleagues with measuring, tracking, and reporting financial benefits from improvements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Expand the use of OE methodologies and structured problem-solving as an OE Champion.

Requirements :

The minimum qualifications and experience required are :

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• At least 2 years of experience in operations, preferably in a Supply Chain environment
• At least 3 years of experience implementing OE programs
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Change management skills
• Project management skills
• Basic business acumen

Skills :

• Strong communication skills for persuading and influencing others
• Respectful challenge and constructive feedback
• Change agility
• Focus on execution
• Planning and organizational skills