Operations Excellence Consultant - Johannesburg at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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.)