Senior Consultant - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package with绩

Opportunities for professional growth

Engaging projects focused on driving实

Health benefits and retirement plan

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Consultant in Operations Excellence to guide clients in optimizing processes, boosting efficiency, and unlocking cost savings across sectors.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and change management, lead cross-functional teams through improvements, and measure impact to demonstrate tangible value to clients.

This role requires a strategic mindset and a practical, hands-on approach to delivering sustainable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus), and other operational excellence frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams through change initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and successful adoption.
• Measure and report on the impact of implemented improvements, demonstrating value to the client.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence to join their team in Bloemfontein. In this critical role, you will guide clients in optimizing their operational processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving significant cost savings. You will work across various sectors in the Free State province, applying best practices in process improvement, lean methodologies, and change management. This position requires a strategic mindset coupled with a practical, hands‑on approach to implementation, aiming to achieve tangible improvements in client performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.


• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.


• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.


• Lead cross-functional teams through change initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy‑in and successful adoption.


• Measure and report on the impact of implemented improvements, demonstrating value to the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational consulting, process improvement, or supply chain management.


• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus), and other operational excellence frameworks.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance bonuses.


• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in operational excellence.


• Engaging projects focused on driving real operational improvements.


• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan options.


• A supportive and collaborative culture that values expertise and results.