Senior Operations Consultant (Remote) — Drive Efficiency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Training opportunities

Industry exposure

Impactful projects in Welkom area

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Consultant to support Welkom, Free State operations. You will diagnose challenges, design optimized processes, and guide implementation to drive performance across industries.

Leverage lean and Six Sigma, manage transformational projects, and collaborate with client teams while enjoying significant remote flexibility and opportunities to deliver measurable improvements in the Welkom region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in operations management, process improvement, or consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Lean principles and Six Sigma experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess current operational performance and identify improvement areas across functions.
• Design and implement optimized processes, workflows, and structures.
• Develop and manage project plans for transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with client teams to embed new processes and drive change.
• Use data analytics and metrics to monitor effectiveness and identify opportunities.
• Provide guidance on supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and service delivery.
• Develop and deliver training on new methodologies and tools.
• Prepare reports for client leadership with assessments and recommendations.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements affecting operations.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Process mapping

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Process mapping software

Data analysis tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Consultant to support Welkom, Free State operations. You will diagnose challenges, design optimized processes, and guide implementation to drive performance across industries.

Leverage lean and Six Sigma, manage transformational projects, and collaborate with client teams while enjoying significant remote flexibility and opportunities to deliver measurable improvements in the Welkom region.