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

PEPI: Director, Operations & Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) 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. 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. 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: 10-15 plus years of combined professional industry and consulting experience, with a minimum of 4 years specializing in manufacturing and/or distribution functions Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy REQUIRED Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. 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. 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. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. The salary range is $150,000--$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr