Manufacturing Excellence - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC’s Acceleration Center India is inviting a Senior Associate to shape the future for a diverse client portfolio across geographies. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration.

We’ll help you grow your skills with hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, offering a clear path to advance as you drive efficiency, quality and strategic impact for manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience.
• English proficiency (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborating with clients to streamline product development lifecycles and identify process bottlenecks.
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to optimize supply chain integration and reduce costs.
• Leveraging digital technologies to improve product quality and speed to market.
• Conducting feasibility studies and market trend analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Managing project timelines and coordinating with stakeholders to validate successful execution.
• Utilizing Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies to drive throughput and reduce waste.
• Supporting make‑vs‑buy decisions and evaluating outsourcing opportunities for contract manufacturing.
• Providing guidance on preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs to optimize uptime.
• Engaging in network optimization projects to enhance manufacturing footprint and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing Strategy

Operations Management

Project Management

Network Optimization

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity
• Collaborating with clients to streamline product development lifecycles and identify process bottlenecks
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to optimize supply chain integration and reduce costs
• Leveraging digital technologies to improve product quality and speed to market
• Conducting feasibility studies and market trend analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Managing project timelines and coordinating with stakeholders to validate successful execution
• Utilizing Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies to drive throughput and reduce waste
• Supporting make‑vs‑buy decisions and evaluating outsourcing opportunities for contract manufacturing
• Providing guidance on preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs to optimize uptime
• Engaging in network optimization projects to enhance manufacturing footprint and supply chain efficiency

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Utilizing advanced skills in Manufacturing Strategy and Operations Management
• Excelling in project management for end-to-end implementations
• Engaging in network optimization and supply chain management projects
• Applying analytical thinking to manufacturing cost analysis and feasibility studies
• Embracing emerging technologies and digital manufacturing solutions
• Developing go‑to‑market strategies and product roadmaps for manufacturing clients

Travel Requirements

Not Specified