PWC

Manufacturing Excellence Director (Operations, M&R)

PWC • $155K — $410K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 9 years of experience in operations consulting.
  • Experience in manufacturing excellence programs.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong background in product lifecycle management and supply chain integration.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for manufacturing excellence initiatives.
  • Lead discussions on manufacturing strategies and performance improvements.
  • Develop actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Guide efforts to identify bottlenecks using lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Advise on product management to align with market needs.
  • Utilize digital tools and emerging technologies in manufacturing processes.
  • Drive business development by identifying new market opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Holiday pay and vacation time.
  • Personal and family sick leave.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Director

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Excellence Director you will lead operations consulting work focused on product development and manufacturing, helping clients improve operating models, reduce process bottlenecks, and strengthen speed to market, cost control, and product quality. As a Director you will set strategic direction, guide business growth, and shape executive-level client relationships while mentoring teams and translating vision into practical action within our Operations Consulting practice. In this role at PwC, you will lead client work across manufacturing operations, lean methods, supply chain integration, and digital tools, bringing together commercial insight and technical judgment to support meaningful improvements in performance and delivery.

Responsibilities

- Setting strategic direction for manufacturing excellence engagements across product development and manufacturing operations
- Leading client discussions on manufacturing strategy, operating model design, and performance improvement opportunities
- Developing recommendations that improve throughput, reduce cost, and increase quality across manufacturing processes
- Guiding lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process simulation efforts to identify bottlenecks and streamline production flow
- Advising on product lifecycle management, production control, and product roadmap alignment to support launch and scale objectives
- Applying manufacturing cost analysis, supply chain integration, and procurement insights to improve operational performance
- Advancing digital tooling, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled methods to modernize manufacturing processes and decision making
- Driving business development activities by identifying market opportunities and shaping differentiated service offerings
- Building executive client relationships and steering multiple workstreams through complex operational transformation efforts
- Collaborating across the PwC Network to extend manufacturing solutions and strengthen delivery across industries

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science
- Leading manufacturing excellence programs across operations and maintenance
- Developing manufacturing strategy and process improvement roadmaps
- Translating client needs into scalable plant performance solutions
- Using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing cost analysis
- Driving business growth through market insights and thought leadership
- Mentoring teams while navigating complex operational transformations

Travel Requirements
Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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