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Management Consultant - Operations Excellence

Pietermaritzburg, MsunduziFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Diagnose operational challenges, redesign core processes, and implement best practices to optimize performance, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs for clients.

Role type

Management Consultant (Operations Excellence)

Builds

Optimized operational processes and cost-reduction strategies for clients in supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery.

Domain

Management Consulting / Operations / Continuous Improvement

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, cost reduction, supply chain management, manufacturing process design, change management, project management, data analysis, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Master's degree, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Technologies

Lean, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Assess clients' current operational performance to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks; Develop and implement strategies for process optimization and cost reduction; Apply continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence; Design and streamline supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery processes; Lead cross-functional teams in implementing operational changes; Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track progress; Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams; Provide expert advice on operations management best practices.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC