- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience (MBA degree preferred)
- 5+ years experience managing and delivering operational transformation/continuous improvement programs OR 10+ years in an operational or technical leadership role within a C&IP related industry
- Knowledge of manufacturing improvement concepts and tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, TQM, OEE, RCA, FMEA, VSM, SMED
- Membership and visibility in relevant professional organizations preferred
- Ability to travel 80%
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives
- Strong business and financial acumen with functional knowledge of the consumer manufacturing value chain (discrete and/or process manufacturing)
- Self-starter who is deadline-driven and able to navigate ambiguity.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize recommendations.
- Great communicator with exceptional verbal and written skills
- Strong facilitation and coaching abilities
- Team player who collaborates well with others
Operations Consultant, Consumer and Industrial Products - Chicago, United States - West Monroe
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West Monroe has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Senior Consultant or Manager with proven capabilities in manufacturing operational improvement to join its growing Consumer and Industrial Products (C&IP) Practice.
You will be expected to provide day-to-day oversight of multi-workstream engagements focused on improving production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and/or safety functions. In addition to client responsibilities, you will play an active leadership role in the practice by leveraging subject matter expertise to teach and mentor other consultants. This role will contribute to the thought leadership of the firm and will support business development pursuits as required.
Candidates should have the ability to conduct data-driven assessments and identify actionable insight across people, process, and technology. Ability to quantify financial impact generated through these efforts must be demonstrated.
Additionally, candidate must have the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities. This role will guide teams, manage risks, build client capability, and streamline performance. It will also develop and maintain relationships with a range of clients spanning from middle management to C-suite executives.
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Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.
West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it's something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.
At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients' most complex challenges. If you're looking for a place where you'll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done.
Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities.
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