Operational Excellence Senior Consultant

Operational Excellence Senior Consultant

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An Operational Excellence Senior Consultant plays a pivotal role in guiding organizations through complex transformation initiatives by delivering advanced process improvements, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling sustainable business results. This professional combines change management skills, deep Lean / Six Sigma expertise, and Industry 4.0 knowledge to help manufacturing sites optimize their operational performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive long-term value.

The Operational Excellence Senior Consultant role is ideal for those passionate about unlocking organizational potential, catalyzing innovation, and making a lasting impact.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Team members work onsite 3 days a week.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Process Analysis & Improvement : Lead end-to-end process assessments, mapping, and redesign using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Agile. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes, and develop actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Project Leadership : Manage multiple operational excellence projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources. Develop project charters, define deliverables, manage timelines, and ensure execution aligns with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong relationships with senior leaders, middle management, and front-line employees to understand business needs, secure buy-in, and drive change adoption.
• Change Management : Partner with Site leadership to design and implement change management strategies, communication plans, and training programs to facilitate seamless transitions and maximize adoption.
• Data-Driven Decision Making : Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to inform recommendations and measure project impact. Present findings and insights to diverse audiences through compelling presentations and reports.
• Coaching & Capability Building : Mentor and train manufacturing teams in operational excellence tools, methodologies, and mindsets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-sufficiency.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting : Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring sustained results and identifying further improvement opportunities.
• Best Practice Sharing : Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging practices, disseminating knowledge across a network of manufacturing sites and within the Operational Excellence team.
• Industry 4.0 & Digital Solution Delivery : Lead the evaluation, implementation, and integration of smart manufacturing technologies, digital platforms, and advanced analytics solutions. Drive digital transformation by leveraging automation, IoT, and data-driven tools to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and enable scalable, innovative business outcomes.

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