Senior Consultant – Manufacturing Excellence

Lime Talent Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Consultant in Manufacturing Excellence, where you will partner with diverse clients to enhance their operational performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to implement impactful solutions across various industries, including FMCG and Aerospace. With ambitions to grow rapidly, this consultancy values innovation and problem-solving, providing a platform for your expertise to shine. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth while traveling across the UK to make a real difference.

Benefits

Bonus of up to £8,000

Car Allowance of £4,800

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Operational Excellence programs to enhance performance.
• Lead project execution, including planning and budgeting.
• Engage with shop-floor personnel to identify and improve processes.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position: Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Excellence Package: Salary range - £48,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Location: Office Location – West Midlands (Consultants can be based anywhere in the UK) Lime Talent are partnering with a rapidly growing Operations Consultancy, due to organic growth, we are looking to hire Senior Consultants. This consultancy works with clients across a range of industries, including FMCG, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail and Aerospace. In this role, you would partner with these clients to solve problems and provide long-term solutions related to Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain and other key areas. This is a genuinely exciting and unique opportunity in the current market. The firm currently has 35 people in the UK but they have ambitions to double in size, offering a chance to join a rapidly growing consultancy at a relatively early stage. Key Info?

• Salary range - £48,000 - £60,000
• Bonus of up to £8,000
• Car Allowance of £4,800
• Office Location – West Midlands (Consultants can be based anywhere in the UK)
• Travel – Consultants typically travel 2-3 times per week (all expenses covered)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Operational Excellence programs to enhance efficiency and performance for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Lead high-impact value creation initiatives using OpEx methodologies, tools, and best practices while fostering leadership engagement.
• You will lead project execution, including planning, budgeting, and timeline management, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Regularly engage with shop-floor personnel to identify operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• Utilize your experience to analyze structured and unstructured manufacturing data to derive actionable insights and drive meaningful change.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Operational Excellence.
• Strong problem solving ability and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel as required.