15+ years of experience in management consulting or senior manufacturing leadership
Partner, Director, or equivalent consulting experience with significant P&L or plant leadership
Proven track record in selling and leading consulting engagements with annual sales targets
Established C-suite and senior operations network in relevant industries
Experience in leading large-scale safety and operational transformations
Knowledge of Operational Excellence, Lean/Six Sigma, and safety management systems
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; MBA preferred
Willingness to travel 80% or more
Responsibilities
Own annual sales target and build pipeline to achieve it
Develop trusted relationships with C-suite and senior operations leaders
Shape, price, and close large consulting engagements
Transform initial engagements into multi-year client relationships
Grow strategic accounts by leveraging full capabilities of dss+
Serve as accountable executive on multiple transformation programs
Lead complex situations including operational turnarounds and post-acquisition integration
Deliver measurable improvements in safety, EBITDA, and productivity
Recruit, coach, and develop Managers and Senior Managers
Benefits
Flexible location within the United States
Opportunity for extensive travel
Engagement with C-suite executives and senior leaders
Involvement in diverse industries including manufacturing and pharmaceuticals
Potential for significant impact on client outcomes and business growth
Full Job Description
Location: United States, location flexible Travel: 80%+
As a Principal within our Industrials & Manufacturing team, you will play a senior leadership role in growing our business and delivering transformational results for clients. You will build trusted C-suite relationships, grow strategic accounts, shape and close major consulting engagements, and lead complex transformation programs from the boardroom to the plant floor.
Our work spans industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and building products, helping clients improve safety, operational performance, productivity, reliability, and profitability.
Your Impact
Grow the Business
Own an annual sales target and build the pipeline to deliver against it.
Develop trusted relationships with CEOs, COOs, and senior Operations and EHS leaders.
Shape, price, and close large consulting engagements.
Turn initial engagements into broader, multi-year client relationships.
Grow strategic accounts by bringing the full breadth of dss+ capabilities to clients.
Represent dss+ through industry networks, conferences, and thought leadership.
Lead the Work
Serve as the accountable executive on multiple transformation programs, owning client outcomes, commercial performance, and delivery quality.
Lead complex situations including operational turnarounds, serious incidents, restructuring, and post-acquisition integration.
Deliver measurable improvements across safety, EBITDA, throughput, quality, reliability, and productivity.
Recruit, coach, and develop Managers and Senior Managers.
What You Bring
15+ years of experience in management consulting and/or senior manufacturing leadership.
Partner, Director, or equivalent consulting experience and/or significant P&L or plant leadership experience.
Proven success personally selling and leading consulting engagements, with annual sales targets.
An established C-suite and senior operations network within industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and/or building products.
Experience leading large-scale safety, operational excellence, and performance transformations with measurable results.
