Performance Improvement Operations Consulting Manager

Operations Consulting ManagerYour Journey at Crowe Starts Here:At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.Job Description: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 Consulting Manager who can manage responsibilities including operational, financial, and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling, e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational transformation.Overview: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.Essential skills & responsibilities include but are not limited to:Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop-floor observations and utilizing analytical skills to understand client environments and associated financial opportunitiesDevelop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards per regulations and/or client needsDevelop, manage, and lead continuous process improvement initiativesDeliver training, coach, and mentor Project ChampionsExecute a portion of the scope of work as assigned and ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budgetLeverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity while reducing costsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a relevant degree is requiredMinimum of five (5) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience required, Operations consulting is a plusMust be willing to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weeklySelf-starter with a creative mind who takes initiative and ownership with a proven track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results while maintaining strong business partnerships in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentAbility to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environmentAbility to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skillsProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentExcellent communication skills (written and oral) as evidenced by the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholdersStrong interpersonal communication, influencing, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint abilities are essentialPreferred Qualifications:Advanced Degree: MBA, Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.Consulting Expertise: Extensive operations consulting experience, with a focus on driving large-scale performance improvements.Technical Skills: Proficiency in PowerBI and other advanced analytical tools is highly advantageous.Preferred Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TNWe 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 takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $123,500.00 - $197,500.00 per year.