Performance Improvement Operations Consulting Manager

Crowe Advisory LLC•Dallas, TX

7d•$123,500 - $197,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Crowe’s Performance Improvement department within its Advisory practice helps clients improve profitability by identifying operational challenges, developing executable improvement plans, quantifying the financial value of proposed improvements, and partnering with clients to capture savings. The Operations Consulting Manager takes a holistic approach to identifying business improvement opportunities, developing solutions, managing initiatives, and determining the resources and disciplines required to execute them. The role applies operational, financial, and process analysis; strategy development; process reengineering and modeling, including Lean and Six Sigma; and continuous improvement to deliver operational transformation. The role is hybrid and requires weekly travel from Sunday evening through Thursday evening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a relevant field.
At least five years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience; operations consulting experience is a plus.
Willingness to travel weekly from Sunday evening through Thursday evening.
Self-starter with initiative, ownership, creativity, and a record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results while maintaining strong business partnerships in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment.
Ability to interact with internal management and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities.

Nice To Haves

MBA, master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Extensive operations consulting experience focused on driving large-scale performance improvements.
Proficiency in Power BI and other advanced analytical tools.
Preferred locations: Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; or Nashville, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Assess client environments and financial opportunities through operational and shop-floor observations and analysis.
Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards based on regulations and client needs.
Develop, manage, and lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
Deliver training and coach and mentor Project Champions.
Execute assigned portions of the scope of work and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity and reduce costs.