Manufacturing Excellence Director (Operations, M&R)

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Indianapolis, NY

7d•Remote

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Excellence Director, you will lead operations consulting work focused on product development and manufacturing. You will help clients improve operating models, reduce process bottlenecks, and strengthen speed to market, cost control, and product quality. As a Director, you will set strategic direction, guide business growth, and shape executive-level client relationships while mentoring teams and translating vision into practical action within our Operations Consulting practice. In this role, you will lead client work across manufacturing operations, lean methods, supply chain integration, and digital tools, bringing together commercial insight and technical judgment to support meaningful improvements in performance and delivery.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 9 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science
Leading manufacturing excellence programs across operations and maintenance
Developing manufacturing strategy and process improvement roadmaps
Translating client needs into scalable plant performance solutions
Using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing cost analysis
Driving business growth through market insights and thought leadership
Mentoring teams while navigating complex operational transformations

Responsibilities

Setting strategic direction for manufacturing excellence engagements across product development and manufacturing operations
Leading client discussions on manufacturing strategy, operating model design, and performance improvement opportunities
Developing recommendations that improve throughput, reduce cost, and increase quality across manufacturing processes
Guiding lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process simulation efforts to identify bottlenecks and streamline production flow
Advising on product lifecycle management, production control, and product roadmap alignment to support launch and scale objectives
Applying manufacturing cost analysis, supply chain integration, and procurement insights to improve operational performance
Advancing digital tooling, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled methods to modernize manufacturing processes and decision making
Driving business development activities by identifying market opportunities and shaping differentiated service offerings
Building executive client relationships and steering multiple workstreams through complex operational transformation efforts
Collaborating across the PwC Network to extend manufacturing solutions and strengthen delivery across industries