Operations Transformation Consultant at Smartf Recruiter

Smartf Recruiter, a Recruitment Agency, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Transformation Consultant

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Purpose of Role

• This position is a contract position – expected to last for 6 months, with the hope that it will be extended.
• The role supports management in determining and embedding processes and controls to support the business transition through its journey to an optimized operating model. The Operations Transformation Consultant will be responsible for the identification and delivery of improvement projects across 3 departments: Warehouse, Logistics and Production.
• The position requires someone who has experience with process consulting, making recommendations and executing transformation. It is a hands-on analysis and execution role.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strategies to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and productivity in alignment with company goals and industry best practices.
• Analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement streamlined and standardised procedures across the operations division.
• Collaborate with various departments including IT, Procurement, Sales, Quality control to drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure seamless operations.
• Develop strategic roadmaps to help improve efficiencies and create consistency that lead to business optimization and exceptional performance.
• Apply lean methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce defects, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Provide training, mentorship, and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and compliance.
• Manage the successful rollout of transformation solutions within the assigned departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience (7-10 years) in consulting, preferably in the business transformation capacity.
• Relevant professional certifications related to Agile methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Project management.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will be a process improvement specialist with a high level of interpersonal skills and a goal focussed mindset.
• Must have experience in adopting agile and lean methodologies for the transformation of operations.
• Will possess a demonstrable background in project delivery within the manufacturing industry.
• Should have a proven track record in the identification and delivery of process improvement.
• Has the ability to make thoughtful, data-driven decisions and achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Balances strategic thinking with execution and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Is a cross-functional leader with the ability to develop a high-performing team.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.