Senior Management Consultant (Operations)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operations to join their client’s team in the Welkom, Free State area. The role focuses on optimizing client operations, improving efficiency, and delivering tangible cost savings through expert analysis and strategic implementation.

You will lead projects, collaborate with clients across the Free State region, and mentor teams while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and delivering practical, sustainable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management or operational consulting.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain management, or process re-engineering.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for interpreting complex data.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, lean management, and process automation.
• Lead project teams in delivering operational improvement initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their operational challenges and tailor solutions to meet their needs.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed new operational practices and ensure sustainable change.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations detailing findings, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Monitor KPIs to track the success of implemented operational strategies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Supply chain management

Process re-engineering

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

Operational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operations to join their team in Welkom, Free State . This role focuses on optimizing client operations, improving efficiency, and driving cost savings through expert analysis and strategic implementation. The position involves a hybrid work model, allowing for collaboration at our Welkom office and focused work remotely, providing flexibility while ensuring strong team dynamics and client connectivity within the Free State region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, lean management, and process automation.
• Lead project teams in delivering operational improvement initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their operational challenges and tailor solutions to meet their specific needs.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed new operational practices and ensure sustainable change.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations detailing findings, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of implemented operational strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or operational consulting.
• Proven expertise in areas such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain management, or process re-engineering.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with operational software and tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid capacity, based out of our Welkom, Free State office.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and other financial incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical and disability insurance, are provided.
• We support continuous professional development through access to industry conferences, workshops, and relevant training programs.
• The hybrid work arrangement offers a blend of workplace collaboration and personal flexibility.