Theory of Constraints Analyst / Junior Consultant

Goldratt Group

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Goldratt Group, we are looking for candidates with excellent analytical, written/verbal communication skills with a passion for delivering results for our customers. We are looking for team players with integrity, open-minded attitude to resolving problems, and a willingness to be accountable for results. This is a full time position for new graduates in an entry-level role that will provide you with direct client facing interaction and hands on experience with creating Theory of Constraint based implementations. We work with a wide range of clients, including Delta Air Lines, the United States Air Force, Boeing, Proctor and Gamble, Hertz, and more. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, business analytics, and change management, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for team players with integrity, an open-minded attitude to resolving problems, and a willingness to be accountable for results. We work closely with companies to help them holistically improve their top-line and bottom-line by improving and synchronizing all aspects of their business. If this sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply today! We are looking for a detailed oriented candidate for our entry-level Analyst role. Graduates with BS/MS in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Business will find this position particularly exciting. Prior knowledge or experience in Continuous Process Improvement, Lean, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) is beneficial though not required. The natural progression of this position leads into a consulting role and your work as analyst will prepare you to become a Consultant with our firm. We take on projects only when we believe our clients will achieve significant results. We tie a substantial portion of our fees to our clients’ achieving the targeted results. A few examples include: Boeing documented hundreds of millions of dollars of savings through the application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to its Product Development Portfolio. We worked with Boeing to develop a Critical Chain solution that was simple and powerful enough to be deployed across the organization and produce dramatic improvements in a short period of time. Delta Air Lines’ Catering Operations reported a 75% reduction in number of delays by applying TOC. Collaboration between Delta and its suppliers that run the catering operations, was critical to the project’s success. This collaboration, unprecedented in the industry, was achieved by creating win-win contracts, establishing new rules of working together, and setting up agreements on transparency. Utah State Hospital for Mental Health achieved a reduction in its waiting list of patients from ~100 to 15. The average wait times decreased from 168 days to 40, capacity increased 78% and discharges increased 69%. The project involved synchronizing all services to a clinically driven, patient-centered discharge date. It required changes in policies, doctor and psychiatrists’ behavior, and unprecedented collaboration with the courts. As a team member, you will be required to: Manage software responsible for inventory planning Analyze the business and operations Support client needs Coach organization through the implementation Identify Constraints Craft solutions in order to achieve the next jump in performance Get buy-in of key stakeholders Ability to travel as needed (expect 80%, will vary by project) Note, this position does not require relocation and candidates can have a homebase from anywhere in the continental US due to the nature of this role. You will be working both on client site and remotely when not traveling. This application includes 2 analytical problems to solve that are relevant to the type of work you will be doing as an Analyst with Goldratt. If moved forward, you will discuss your approach. Salary is competitive and dependent on experience with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, unlimited PTO, parental leave, vision/dental insurance, and life insurance. Internal surveys reveal that GCNA employees rank their work experience highly based on the: Ability to make a quantifiable difference to our customers Ability to contribute independently Ability to grow based on performance, not politics Exposure to different industries and problems Interactions with top management

Requirements

Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication skills
Passion for delivering results for customers
Team players with integrity
Open-minded attitude to resolving problems
Willingness to be accountable for results
BS/MS in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Business