Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide Manufacturing Operations consulting services for clients in a variety of industries (Manufacturing & Distribution; Automotive; Electronics; Food and Beverage; and Medical Device) which utilize different process technologies (Blending; Forming; Molding; Stamping; Machining; Fabrication and Assembly)
• Consult with clients to identify their business and operational goals, and work with the team to assess operations, benchmark optimal performance and identify improvement opportunities, which may include:
  • Lean Manufacturing / waste reduction
  • Throughput improvement
  • Make vs. Buy analysis
  • Equipment utilization
  • Manufacturing footprint analysis
  • Plant floor layout
  • Automation and Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Quality Management and Improvement
• Partner with executives and decision-makers to develop, communicate and implement recommendations
• Manage multiple client teams to execute complex, multi-layered projects and produce client deliverables
• Mentor and develop internal staff
• Support and lead practice development activities, including driving proposal development, attending networking events and identifying new opportunities at current and targeted clients

The qualifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or business-related field is required. MBA or Master's is preferred
• 8+ years of project-related Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of plant floor, supply chain and back office operations; and knowledge of a wide range of plant equipment, Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies and manufacturing technology systems
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
• Project Management (PMP) Certification is a plus
• Frequent travel throughout the region, with approximately 50% - 75% overnight travel

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We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $120,000-$150,000

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.