Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Excellence

Lime Talent; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lime Talent in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Consultant to join a growing operations consulting firm focused on performance improvement across manufacturing and industrial environments. You will work directly with clients on transformation projects, applying data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable impact.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and requires travel to client sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in management consulting, operational excellence, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Hands-on approach to driving change—comfortable working in industrial environments and engaging directly with frontline teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior executives.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational transformation projects, working directly with client teams to identify performance gaps and implement solutions.
• Use a hands-on, data-driven approach to analyze processes, uncover inefficiencies, and drive tangible improvements.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align project goals, define strategies, and execute high-impact initiatives.
• Coach and mentor client teams to embed continuous improvement mindsets and ensure long-term success.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and business growth by sharing insights, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven mindset

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Salary Details & Other Key Info

• Salary - Up to £57,000 Base + £16,500 Bonus
• Office Location – Remote with client site travel across the UK
• Travel – Consultants travel domestically every Monday-Friday which often involves staying away during the week, please note this is a requirement of this role
• Career Development – Fantastic career development opportunities, this client has a culture fostered around people development

Senior Consultant – Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and hands-on Senior Consultant to join a growing Operations Consulting firm specializing in operational performance improvement. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable impact in complex manufacturing and industrial environments.

As a Senior Consultant, you will work closely with clients across a range of industries - including Automotive, Industrials & Marine Manufacturing to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and drive sustainable performance improvements. This is a dynamic, client-facing role that blends strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational transformation projects, working directly with client teams to identify performance gaps and implement solutions.
• Use a hands-on, data-driven approach to analyze processes, uncover inefficiencies, and drive tangible improvements.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align project goals, define strategies, and execute high-impact initiatives.
• Coach and mentor client teams to embed continuous improvement mindsets and ensure long-term success.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and business growth by sharing insights, methodologies, and best practices.

Who We're Looking For

• Degree level education in relevant field e.g. Engineering
• Strong experience in management consulting, operational excellence, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Hands-on approach to driving change—comfortable working in industrial environments and engaging directly with frontline teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior executives.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites.

Contact - Carl Costigan