Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant
About The Position
As a Senior Consultant within Crowe’s Performance Improvement department in the 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. Essential skills & responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a relevant field is required
- Minimum of two (2) years of total relevant experience in operations management, including areas such as manufacturing (including lean/continuous improvement), operations strategy, footprint optimization (manufacturing/distribution networks), supply chain, SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning)
- Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in MS Excel is required
- Must be willing to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weekly
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is advantageous
- Previous experience with Private Equity clients/firms (M&A deals), especially in Manufacturing & Distribution is a plus
- Power BI or Tableau experience is a plus
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
