Operations Excellence Consultant - PwC - Johannesburg

Line of Service Industry/Sector Specialism Management Level Senior Associate & Summary PwC Technology Consulting has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Excellence Consultant within the Smart Manufacturing Team, where you will be involved in business consultation and transformation, process related work, and the application of technology to solve business challenges. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice. Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Responsibilities of role: Lead Operational Excellence workstreams in identifying opportunities for improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the supply chain, but a particular focus on make / manufacturing. Generate reports with findings, business cases and roadmaps for future improvements. Support the Smart Manufacturing team with Digital Transformation projects from pre-sales to execution. This will include digital maturity surveys, the associated data analysis, building sales presentations, proposals and presenting reports to clients. Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations from a Production, Quality, Inventory and Maintenance point of view. Asset management expertise will be and advantage. Preferred skills and qualifications: BSc IT/ BSc Engineering. One of more of the following: Lean Six Sigma Black belt or green belt, a recognized Asset management qualification (optional) Experience required 3-5 years of manufacturing related experience supporting manufacturing operations. Discrete Manufacturing (automotive, component assembly etc.) Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date April 5, 2024 Apply Now

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