Senior Consultant – Manufacturing Excellence

Lime Talent Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Manufacturing Excellence to join their rapidly growing consultancy. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with diverse clients across sectors like FMCG, Automotive, and Aerospace, providing innovative solutions in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Supply Chain. As a key player in this dynamic environment, you will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and foster strong client relationships. With ambitions to double in size, this consultancy presents a thrilling chance to shape the future of operations consulting in the UK.

Benefits

Bonus up to £8,000

Car Allowance of £4,800

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Operational Excellence programs for clients.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead project execution and ensure seamless delivery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Operational Excellence Methodologies

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

Location: West Midlands

Package: £48,000 - £60,000, Bonus £8,000 and Car Allowance £4,800

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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