Senior Associate Manufacturing Excellence
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OperationsManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs develop operational strategies and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes improve productivity and drive business performance.In product development and manufacturing at PwC you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles identify bottlenecks and develop strategies to enhance speed to market reduce costs and improve quality. Working in this area you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles optimising supply chain integration and leveraging digital technologies.
Job Description
Senior Associate Manufacturing Excellence
Industry: Management Consulting
Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)
Specialism: Operations
Management Level: Senior Associate
Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.
Job Summary:
PwCs Operations Transformation Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) team partners with clients across diverse industries to address critical business challenges and drive transformation in how products are designed engineered and manufactured. The team delivers impact through strategic advisory and implementation services in the areas of Strategy & Operations Digital Manufacturing Digital Engineering and Connected Products & Solutions (CP&S).
Position Requirements:
Knowledge Preferred:
- Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Familiarity with shop floor operations equipment production process and strong understanding of strategic levers to improve plant network efficiency reduce cost-to-serve and optimize manufacturing footprints.
- Operations Excellence Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or TPM to drive throughput reduce waste and improve asset productivity.
- Maintenance & Reliability Familiarity with best practices in preventive/predictive maintenance asset reliability programs and uptime optimization strategies.
- Manufacturing Quality Exposure to manufacturing quality systems root cause analysis (RCA) CAPA implementation and cost of poor quality (COPQ) tracking.
- Contract Manufacturing Strategy Experience supporting make-vs-buy decisions managing external manufacturing partners and evaluating outsourcing opportunities.
- M&A Integration & Separation Understanding of manufacturing-related due diligence synergy assessment and integration planning during M&A activities.
- Network Optimization Involvement in footprint rationalization manufacturing network design or supply chain network optimization projects
- Project Management Experience in planning and managing end-to-end implementations coordinating with stakeholders managing timelines and ensuring successful project execution
Skills Preferred:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to break down complex operational challenges.
- Ability to synthesize manufacturing data and convert it into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.
- Team player with the flexibility to work across a range of industries and project types.
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Collaborate with leadership to deliver engagements support project and client management and produce high-quality deliverables.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
- Effective verbal and written communication across various scenarios and audiences.
Qualifications:
Educational Background:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field from Tier 1 colleges
- MBA in Operations (Preferred)
Past Experience:
- Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
- Senior Associate: 4-7 years of experience
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedJob Posting End Date
January 23 2026Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
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