Senior Operational Excellence Lead — Hybrid, Drive Change

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Dynamic and innovative work enviroment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Lead to join our management team in a hybrid role, blending on-site work with remote flexibility.

You will drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma, identify inefficiencies, and lead strategic projects to boost quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Collaborating across functions, you will map processes, report impact, mentor teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Ops Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in operational excellence or similar role.
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Proven track record leading complex improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of operational excellence initiatives.
• Utilise Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and develop data-driven solutions.
• Manage and execute strategic projects focused on quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops and training on continuous improvement principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed best practices.
• Measure and report on the impact of operational excellence programs.
• Mentor and coach team members on process improvement techniques.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Lead to join our management team in a hybrid role, blending on-site work with remote flexibility.

You will drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma, identify inefficiencies, and lead strategic projects to boost quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Collaborating across functions, you will map processes, report impact, mentor teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.