Senior Management Consultant - Operations

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant with a strong focus on Operations for a fully remote role. You will guide client organizations in optimizing operational strategies, boosting efficiency, and achieving cost savings through rigorous diagnostics and hands-on transformation.

You will lead engagements across operations, supply chain, and process improvement, mentor teams, and advise on technology adoption while building lasting client relationships and delivering

Qualifications

• 7+ years in management consulting with a focus on operations, supply chain or process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead complex operational transformation projects from assessment to implementation.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain management.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working effectively in a remote and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on operational strategy, process improvement, supply chain optimization and performance enhancement.
• Conduct detailed operational assessments, identifying bottlenecks and areas for efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement robust operational frameworks and best practices for clients.
• Manage project teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise clients on technology adoption and best practices for operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.

Skills

Operations consulting

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant with a strong focus on Operations for a fully remote position. This role is designed for an expert who can guide organizations in optimizing their operational strategies, enhancing efficiency, and driving cost savings. You will engage with clients to diagnose operational challenges, design innovative solutions, and oversee their implementation. This is a pivotal role for an individual who excels at transforming complex operational environments and thrives in an independent, digitally connected work setting, delivering tangible improvements to client businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on operational strategy, process improvement, supply chain optimization, and performance enhancement.
• Conduct detailed operational assessments, identifying bottlenecks and areas for efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement robust operational frameworks and best practices for clients.
• Manage project teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise clients on technology adoption and best practices for operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, with a specialization in operations, supply chain, or process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead complex operational transformation projects from assessment to implementation.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain management, and related methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working effectively in a remote and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant professional development opportunities and industry certifications.
• Flexible remote work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape operational strategies for leading organizations.