Manufacturing Manager/Production (Management Consultant)

DeWolff, Boberg & Associates • Boston, MA

11d • Remote

About The Position

This role requires 100% domestic travel throughout the year, with consultants typically departing on Sunday and returning home on Friday. As a Management Consultant, you will partner closely with clients to implement operational improvements, drive transformational change, and deliver measurable business results. This position focuses on hands-on execution, working directly with frontline teams and leadership to improve performance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience and 5+ years of professional experience following college
• Demonstrated success in managing conflict, building consensus, and facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance operational execution, problem-solving, and client relationship management in fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to establish personal and professional credibility with internal stakeholders and external clients at all levels
• Strong analytical, observational, numerical reasoning, leadership, and business problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and effectiveness in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting while providing and receiving constructive feedback regularly
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• experience in manufacturing or production environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Executing client goals, objectives, and operational processes through hands-on frontline coaching and engagement
• Partnering directly with frontline employees and leaders to improve management practices and behaviors on a daily basis
• Evaluating resource utilization to identify operational efficiencies and performance improvement opportunities
• Building strong relationships and maintaining effective communication with clients at all organizational levels
• Proactively addressing challenges, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating solutions
• Strengthening frontline accountability related to actions, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Supporting the development of frontline supervisors to become proactive, solutions-oriented leaders
• Driving employee engagement and facilitating team workshops to improve collaboration and results
• Delivering relevant operational metrics and performance data to support informed decision-making across leadership levels
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Implementing proven management systems and best practices to support long-term success
• Encouraging employee involvement and giving frontline teams a voice in operational improvements
• Removing barriers to execution by fostering alignment and support from middle and senior leadership
• Helping organizations establish sustainable cultural change that delivers lasting results

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee medical premium options
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401(k) retirement plan
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• One week of paid PTO
• Paid company closure during year-end holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level