Senior Operational Excellence Consultant – Hybrid Lean Six

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Professional certifications and growth

Hybrid work arrangement

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Consultant to help clients in Rustenburg and the North West region drive efficiency and continuous improvement. You will diagnose issues, design robust strategies, and lead cross-functional teams using Lean, Six Sigma and process mapping.

The role requires 6+ years in operational improvement, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or in a related quantitative field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in operational improvement, process re-engineering, or similar roles; consulting experience preferred.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience leading client-facing projects and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operational excellence projects using Lean, Six Sigma and process mapping.
• Assess current state operations to identify bottlenecks, waste and improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement optimized processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and deliver training on operational excellence principles and tools to client teams.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops to deliver rapid results.
• Monitor progress and realize sustained benefits across client engagements.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders at various levels to ensure buy-in and adoption.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering

Business Administration

Quantitative field

Tools

Process mapping

Kaizen events

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Consultant to help clients in Rustenburg and the North West region drive efficiency and continuous improvement. You will diagnose issues, design robust strategies, and lead cross-functional teams using Lean, Six Sigma and process mapping.

The role requires 6+ years in operational improvement, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or in a related quantitative field.