Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Manager

Crowe • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Operations Manager within Crowe’s Performance Improvement department in the Strategy & Transaction Advisory practice , you’ll help lead our clients through the analysis and implementation of operational excellence and performance improvement initiatives within portfolio companies, including EBITDA, synergies, and enterprise value capture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a relevant field is required; Master’s degree is advantageous
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in operations management, including areas such as manufacturing (including Lean Six Sigma/continuous improvement), operations strategy, footprint optimization (manufacturing/distribution networks), supply chain, SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning)
• Previous experience with Private Equity clients/firm (M&A deals) especially in Manufacturing & Distribution is a plus
• Experience with leading cross-functional collaboration with project teams and stakeholders, proven ability to build consensus across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to complete detailed assessments of manufacturing and distribution operations (footprint/network) and implement improvements, specifically for productivity increase and operating cost reduction
• Ability to creatively solve problems and analyze client data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholders
• Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in MS Excel is required (Power BI or Tableau experience is a plus)
• Ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be willing to travel 80% - 100%

Responsibilities

• Engage with private equity firms and corporate leaders to analyze and execute value-creation strategies and operational improvement initiatives
• Work in a client-facing role, engage with client teams to uncover synergy and functional area solutions; execute deal strategies and performance improvement
• Utilize a holistic approach to identify business improvement opportunities, develop solutions, manage initiatives, and identify the resources and various disciplines needed to execute the process
• Communicate professionally, including creating executive-level deliverables to support client decision-makers
• Deliver results in a highly visible role on-site at our clients, across the U.S. and possibly internationally
• Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity
• Highly adaptable, assertive, and open to new challenges in a fast-paced environment. This person will have significant independence to define and deliver the work required to make our clients successful.

What This Job Offers

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