Improvement Operations Senior Consultant

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Crowe’s Performance Improvement department in the Advisory practice helps clients significantly improve their profitability by taking operational challenges, developing an executable improvement plan, quantifying the financial value associated with implementing the improvements, and partnering with our clients to capture the savings.

We are looking for an Operations Senior Consultant with manufacturing operations experience who can successfully observe current company production numbers, find gaps or inefficiencies within their processes, and provide advice and recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate production issues.

Responsible for taking a holistic approach to identifying business improvement opportunities, developing solutions, managing initiatives, and identifying the resources and various disciplines needed to execute the process. Specific consulting responsibilities include operational, financial, and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling, e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational transformation.

• Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop-floor observations and utilizing analytical skills to understand client environments
• Develop and deploy KPIs and operating systems to measure and improve operating performance
• Develop, manage, and lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Deliver training, coach, and mentor client staff
• Execute a portion of the scope of work as assigned and ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget
• Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a relevant degree is required
• At least two (2) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience in a manufacturing environment;
  Operations consulting is a plus
• Must be willing to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weekly
• Ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, influencing, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint abilities are essential

• Advanced Degree: MBA, Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Extensive operations consulting experience with a focus on driving large-scale performance improvements
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other advanced analytical tools is highly advantageous
• Preferred locations:
  Chicago, IL;
  Atlanta, GA;
  Dallas, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Nashville, TN

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role is $95,000.00 – $ per year. This range reflects skill sets, experience, training, and other business factors.

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach to guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.