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

Description Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Senior Director: Operations & Manufacturing

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & 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. 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. Performance Improvement Initiatives: Lead multifaceted manufacturing and supply chain engagement to evaluate, identify and implement operational and financial performance improvements to private equity-owned businesses. This includes leading manufacturing performance improvement turnarounds and transformations as well as evaluating and implementing the following: manufacturing 4-wall performance improvement strategies, factory footprint optimization, make vs. buy strategies, pre-acquisition operations due diligence, and others. Business Development: Drive business growth by delivering best-in-class client engagements and results, leveraging senior relationships, and collaborating with the global A&M PEPI team and other service lines to evaluate client needs, develop effective proposal and deliver on client commitments. Client Engagement: Advise private equity firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible performance improvement programs and the capability to execute and deliver the required financial results across various industry sectors. Essential Requirements Experience: Minimum of 15 plus years of a successful track record with a blend of manufacturing operational and commercial skills, preferably with networks across the Private Equity community. Communication Skills: An effective communicator who can engage with leadership teams, both Private Equity and Portfolio company, in high-pressure situations. Ability to build rapport and lasting relationships. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to evaluate cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities. Ability to quality check financial and operational models. Leadership: Experience in leading teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving results around executable solutions. Integrity: Driven by values and integrity, with the ability to build confidence and lead by example. Travel: regular travel, up to 80% This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, including performance improvement and operational due diligence, large scale transformation, and interim management. The Senior Director will be instrumental in evaluating cost reduction, leading post-acquisition implementation, and developing detailed points of view during the diligence/assessment process. 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 $175,000--$250,000 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarez & Marsal