Manager - Supply Chain and Operations - Manufacturing - Montreal

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

To effectively compete in the global market and maximize profitability businesses need efficient supply chains and operations that meet the complex needs of their customers. We are seeking an Experienced Manager. As an operations management professional you will collaborate with business leaders to deliver insights that drive operational excellence across manufacturing final assembly engineering supply chain transformation sourcing procurement inbound logistics and product service and delivery. Through a combination of formal training and handson experience with diverse global organizations we are committed to helping you reach your full potential. If you seek a dynamic environment where you can provide strategic guidance in manufacturing operations logistics planning procurement and optimizing the overall value chain this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Your key responsibilities

As an experienced manager youll contribute to operations manufacturing and Supply Chain client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. Youll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly youll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In line with EYs commitment to quality youll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the nextlevel reviewer. As an influential member of the team youll help to create a positive learning culture coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Client responsibilities

• Participate in manufacturing and operational excellence projects for our industrial manufacturing advanced manufacturing and automotive clients
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffingtrackingfees and communicating issues to project leaders
• Participate in business development initiatives including proposal development thought leadership and other external publications
• Build strong internal relationships within Advisory and across other services

People responsibilities

• Develop people through effectively supervising coaching and mentoring staff
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting retaining and training SC&O professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Business Development:

• Actively participate in the development of business development and client relationship management
• Participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process
• Focus on managed revenue targets as well as achieving quarterly or yearly sales objectives for new business
• Lead business development initiatives to grow the supply chain operations and manufacturing team

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience mentoring and coaching others leading teams
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities
• Experience managing seniorlevel client relationships
• Experience presenting to clients or other decision makers to present and sell ideas to various audiences (technical and nontechnical)
• Excellent communications skills including verbal written and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Degree in Industrial / or manufacturing engineering or any other relevant degree
• 68years of relevant consulting or industry experience in manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of operational excellence capabilities (TPM Lean Six Sigma TQM JIT Kaizen etc.
• Presales proposal and RFP experience
• Youll have knowledge and experience in following areas: Rapid operational and manufacturing assessments across all dimensions; Supply chain and operational excellence transformations; Inventory and warehouse management; Global trade and manufacturing footprint optimization; Operational performance improvement and core business review; Operational cost reduction and operating model design
• Experience and knowledge in Quality improvement and savings Rework cost savings Overhead cost savings OEE and Yield improvements Maintenance strategies and preventative and autonomous maintenance
• Field force effectiveness (Labour savings / optimization)
• Change management
• Digital operations and Smart Factory solutions
• Maintenance reliability and operations
• Outbound and inbound logistics
• A range of experience across the following: supplier collaboration product lifecycle management procurement operations fulfillment after sales service and maintenance return and recycle

Ideally youll also have

• MBA (nice to have)

What we look for

Were looking for people that are passionate supply chain and operations consultants at the top of their game but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them achieve their you have a passion for assisting businesses achieve their full potential and working with some of the highest performing teams this role might very well be for you.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture built on highperformance teaming where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offeracompetitivecompensationpackage where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social wellbeing. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world helping to create longterm value for clients people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow transform and operate.

Working across assurance consulting law strategy tax and transactions EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.