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

Operations & Manufacturing ManagerAlvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementAlvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.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 ContributeGain a comprehensive understanding of a target's manufacturing and distribution operations-- organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capabilityEvaluate the maintainability and operability of production facilitiesReview current and historical data to understand efficiency & capacity, including equipment conditions, maintenance logs, spare parts and detailed production numbersProvide shop floor insights by talking with employees and customers and reviewing all available dataIdentify potential cost improvement opportunities through lean improvements, outsourcing or consolidation of facilitiesDevelop transformation plans to drive proposed changes and identify key risks and mitigation strategiesImplement 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 functionsDeep functional expertise in one of more of the following areas:Supply Chain OperationsManufacturing Operations, SI&OPFootprint optimization, plant consolidation and product line transferManufacturing strategy, CapEx planning, Manufacturing 4.0/IIoTLean, Six Sigma, TOC and Value EngineeringDemonstrated track record working with C-suite executives as well as private equity deal and operating partnersExcellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysisSpecific experience designing and leading the execution of internally-focused and externally-focused change/communications strategy.Previous strategy and change management experience.MBA a plusThe 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 hoursRegular 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.A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.