Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Excellence

Lime Talent; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their rapidly growing Operations Consultancy. This unique opportunity involves partnering with diverse clients across sectors like FMCG and Aerospace to implement Operational Excellence strategies. As a trusted advisor, you will lead initiatives that drive efficiency and performance improvements while engaging directly with shop-floor personnel. With ambitious growth plans, this consultancy offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact their success. If you're passionate about driving change and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus of up to £8,000

Car Allowance of £4,800

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Operational Excellence programs to enhance efficiency.
• Lead project execution, including planning and budgeting.

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

Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Excellence

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Lime Talent

Application deadline: 01.05.2025

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Full Job Description

Lime Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing Operations Consultancy. Due to organic growth, we are looking to hire Senior Consultants. This consultancy works with clients across various industries, including FMCG, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail, and Aerospace. In this role, you will 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 aims to double in size, offering a chance to join a rapidly growing consultancy at an early stage.

Key Information

• 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.
• Lead project execution, including planning, budgeting, and timeline management, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Engage regularly with shop-floor personnel to identify operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• 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.