Senior Operations Architect: Lean, Six Sigma & Supply Chain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth

Exposure to various industries

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Operations Consultant based in Rustenburg to drive operational excellence for clients across industries. You will diagnose inefficiencies, design improvements, and implement lean/Six Sigma initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings.

You will lead cross-functional teams, map processes, track KPIs, and help clients build a sustainable continuous improvement culture while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in operations management, industrial engineering, or operational consulting.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.
• Experience with supply chain optimization and process mapping.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes and identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Lead strategic initiatives using lean/Six Sigma frameworks.
• Drive cross-functional project execution and change management.
• Design and optimize supply chain and logistics operations.
• Establish KPIs and performance management systems.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Process mapping tools

Operational analytics software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Operations Consultant based in Rustenburg to drive operational excellence for clients across industries. You will diagnose inefficiencies, design improvements, and implement lean/Six Sigma initiatives to deliver measurable cost savings.

You will lead cross-functional teams, map processes, track KPIs, and help clients build a sustainable continuous improvement culture while traveling to client sites as needed.