Lean Consultant

6 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa ORBIZ Consulting Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking industry professionals with extensive knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement that has been gained through hands-on experience of working for mature Lean organisations, complemented by a successful period of external consulting in manufacturing or heavy industries to join our team.
- Join an exceptional team who will impart their knowledge to support your career development
- Engage with industry-leading blue-chip organisations and support them to solve their biggest problems and deliver their strategic objectives
- Take an influential role in the delivery of the major transport and infrastructure projects that are reshaping our cities and the lives we will live in the future
- Travel throughout South Africa and overseas to lead projects developing Lean and Continuous Improvement solutions that will significantly and sustainably improve our clients' performance
- Receive a highly competitive remuneration package
ABOUT YOU

To be successful you have the following experience, skills and personal traits:

- You will be based in South Africa
- Minimum of 5-years industry experience in a mature Lean organisation where you have developed your knowledge of Lean principles and operating practices
- Minimum of 5-years’ professional experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment in an operational leadership or engineering role
- Minimum of 5-years’ experience in project, stakeholder and change management methodologies to successfully deliver sustainable improvement outcomes
- Minimum of 3-years’ experience in a consultancy role leading the implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles in large multifaceted corporate or industrial environments
- You will have the capability to lead projects at an operational and executive level in a dynamic and often remote or dispersed environment
- You will be experienced in facilitating workshops to engage cross-functional groups to understand complex business problems and agree on long term solutions
- You will be experienced in engaging with and coaching key stakeholders up to an executive level in the delivery of business improvement projects
- You will be an analytical and pragmatic problem-solver experienced in the facilitation and training of root cause analysis problem-solving methodologies
- You will have high attention to detail with a focus on return on investment whilst being able to explain complex technical concepts in simple, easy to understand language
- You will be a natural leader with a high level of initiative, motivation and drive to succeed
- You will have demonstrable experience in operating autonomously and managing personal workload and priorities with mínimal support
- Your English language skills will be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening
- You will be willing to travel throughout South Africa and be away from home during the week, often in remote locations
- You will have full working rights in South Africa
About ORBIZ:
ORBIZ is a specialist consulting firm that provides a broad range of performance improvement, project management and advisory services across the public and private sectors.

We harness the principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement alongside the deep industry experience of our team, to provide strategies that enable optimal performance outcomes.

Partnering with our clients in capital project and operational settings, we help them to manage risk, increase cost-effectiveness and maximise productivity.

Our team of Performance Specialists provide support across the full asset lifecycle from conception and strategy through to delivery and operational improvement.

HOW TO APPLY:

- Your current working status, availability and remuneration expectations
- Your willingness to travel throughout South Africa and internationally
- Your flexibility to work shift rotations in remote locations if required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: R150,000.00 - R250,000.00 per month

COVID-19 considerations:
All ORBIZ team members are expected to follow the COVID-19 regulations and guidelines provided by local and federal governments or health authorities.

**Experience**:

- Lean Consulting: 3 years (preferred)
- Project & Change Management: 5 years (preferred)
- Lean Management: 5 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)



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