Make your mark. Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From strategy to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.
Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.
Your role.
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Being a leader in the Manufacturing Operations practice by driving growth and new client opportunities through client expansion and lead generation.
- Lead practice building and development activities, including identifying new opportunities and leads, leading proposal development, attending networking events and conferences, identifying and building out new services, and developing service methodologies and tools.
- Lead thought leadership initiatives for the practice, including webinars, articles, and speaking at conferences and events.
- Lead Operations engagements for clients in a variety of industries (Manufacturing & Distribution; Automotive; Electronics; Food and Beverage; and Medical Device) which utilize different process technologies (Blending; Forming; Molding; Stamping; Machining; Fabrication and Assembly).
- Lead engagements with clients to identify their business and operational goals, and work with the team to assess operations, benchmark optimal performance and identify improvement opportunities, which may include:
- Lean Manufacturing / waste reduction
- Throughput improvement
- Make vs. Buy analysis
- Equipment utilization
- Manufacturing footprint analysis
- Plant floor layout
- Automation and Industry 4.0 concepts
- Quality Management and Improvement
- Partner with executives and decision-makers to develop, communicate and implement recommendations.
- Manage multiple client teams to execute complex, multi-layered projects and produce client deliverables.
- Mentor, oversee and develop internal staff.
The qualifications.
- Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or business-related field is required. MBA or Master's is preferred.
- 15-20 years of project-related Operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of plant floor, supply chain and back office operations; and knowledge of a wide range of plant equipment, Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies and manufacturing technology systems.
- Previous consulting experience is required.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint.
- Project Management (PMP) Certification is a plus.
- Frequent travel throughout the region, with approximately 50% - 75% overnight travel.
Our difference.
On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.
This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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