Alvarez & Marsal Europe

PEPI: Manager, Operations & Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal Europe$125K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of industry experience with at least 4 years in manufacturing/distribution roles
  • Expertise in supply chain operations, manufacturing strategy, and process optimization
  • Experience working with C-suite executives and private equity partners
  • Strong analytical skills for business process mapping and quantitative analysis
  • Proven track record in executing change management strategies
  • MBA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex client engagements within private equity firms
  • Analyze manufacturing and distribution operations for improvement opportunities
  • Evaluate production facilities for maintainability and operability
  • Review operational data to assess efficiency and capacity
  • Conduct interviews for shop floor insights and data validation
  • Identify cost-saving initiatives via lean methodologies and outsourcing strategies
  • Develop and implement transformation plans, managing team performance

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans and flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick leave
  • Parental leave and paid holidays
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Manager: Operations & Manufacturing

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

The Team

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide private equity clients with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for cost improvements, transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs.

A&M's Operations professionals assist our clients in analyzing manufacturing operations, supply chain and distribution channels, procurement, SG&A operations, and sales force effectiveness for potential value creation opportunities and help drive them during our client's ownership. From our thorough fact-based analysis, we assess the state of operations, identify key risks to investment and quantify potential EBITDA improvement plans for the buyer and seller.

The PEPI Operations group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training, and exposure to international business assignments.

How You Will Contribute

We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements, working closely with PE leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies. Managers frequently help lead the following types of engagements:
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of a target's manufacturing and distribution operations-- organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capability
  • Evaluate the maintainability and operability of production facilities
  • Review current and historical data to understand efficiency & capacity, including equipment conditions, maintenance logs, spare parts and detailed production numbers
  • Provide shop floor insights by talking with employees and customers and reviewing all available data
  • Identify potential cost improvement opportunities through lean improvements, outsourcing or consolidation of facilities
  • Develop transformation plans to drive proposed changes and identify key risks and mitigation strategies
  • Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance.


Qualifications:
  • 7-10 plus years of professional industry experience, with a minimum of 4 years specializing in manufacturing and/or distribution functions
  • Deep functional expertise in one of more of the following areas:
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Manufacturing Operations, SI&OP
  • Footprint optimization, plant consolidation and product line transfer
  • Manufacturing strategy, CapEx planning, Manufacturing 4.0/IIoT
  • Lean, Six Sigma, TOC and Value Engineering
  • Demonstrated track record working with C-suite executives as well as private equity deal and operating partners
  • Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
  • Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally-focused and externally-focused change/communications strategy.
  • Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
  • Previous strategy and change management experience.
  • MBA a plus
Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

The salary range is $125,000--$190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) -retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

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About Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Alvarez & Marsal Europe is a management consulting firm that provides a range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, UK. Alvarez & Marsal Europe's services include corporate restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory services. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Alvarez & Marsal Europe is known for its expertise in turnaround management and has worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Lehman Brothers and Enron.
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