Associate Consultant, Operational Excellence - Manufacturing

Integrated Project Management Company•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IPM partners with clients across a variety of manufacturing industries to drive operational excellence. In this role, consultants will leverage continuous exposure and experiences from diverse clients and project types, collaborating with talented IPM colleagues. The focus is on solving complex problems, including Manufacturing Improvements (enterprise & local transformations, cost reductions, OEE improvements, capacity analysis, operational diligence), Supply Chain Optimization (planning and production scheduling, SIOP, network redesign, OTIF improvements), and Capital Expansion (capacity or technology improvements, vertical start-up, operational readiness, consolidation, relocation). Consultants are expected to identify and test hypotheses, contribute ideas, and deliver tangible improvements in business performance, partnering with clients to achieve lasting benefits.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline, with a preference for industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain management or analytics
3-6 years of professional experience
At least 3 years working on the production floor
At least 2 of those years with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in manufacturing
Be well versed in operational excellence methodologies
Be passionate about clients, and dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions
Demonstrated flexibility and the willingness to tailor your approach specifically based on IPM’s methodologies and clients’ needs
Be comfortable functioning as either an individual consultant or in a team-based role on a broader engagement, with a focus on delivery and implementation.
Ability to lead multiple activities and resources while maintaining a focus on quality
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.
Translating technical concepts into broadly understood terms is an essential skill.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APICS certifications are a plus
Project Management certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Development, management, and leadership of improvement strategies and initiatives
Performance of assessments utilizing analytical skills to identify root causes of problems and associated financial opportunities that lead to implementation roadmaps
Collection and analysis of data as well as the gathering and documentation of client requirements (product workflows, OEE waterfalls), collaborating with the client team to define solutions
Management of projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while meeting and exceeding IPM project management standards
Establishment and leadership of high-performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization. Lead, coordinate, facilitate, and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables
Creation and presentation of both executive-level and detailed updates throughout an engagement and within a final project readout deck
Development and documentation of high-level strategies for achieving specific objectives or activities (hierarchical strategy, process flow, Final Project Summary, etc.)
Applying consultative skills to identify and prioritize opportunities based on best practices to address client-specific needs, leveraging IPM’s professional assessment
Daily project leadership with production, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain, sanitation, and other key stakeholders.
Professional communication with a broad spectrum of audiences from line operators to senior level executives.