SCO - Manufacturing - Implementation Consultant - Senior

EY; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant in Manufacturing and Operational Excellence to join EY GDS SC&O. The role focuses on embedding manufacturing excellence practices, deploying standardized operating models, and delivering measurable performance improvements across multiple sites and regions.

You will work with analytics, digital solutions, and change management to enable factory of the future, collaborating with CXOs and shopfloor teams to ensure sustainable benefits.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent with specialization in Operations/Supply Chain
• 6–10 years of Manufacturing/Operational Excellence experience
• Hands-on delivery experience with transformation programs
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Analyse as-is operating models for manufacturing clients
• Lead deployment of Manufacturing Excellence processes across sites
• Drive operational excellence to improve client performance and supply chain stability
• Interact with CXOs and frontline teams to implement changes
• Design and implement EY Smart Factory solutions
• Lead digital transformation using analytics, IoT, MES and ERP systems

Skills

Manufacturing Excellence

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Power BI

Industrial IoT

Data Analytics

Education

MBA in Operations / Tier-I

Tools

MES

ERP SAP

QMS

CMMS/EAM

Job description

Location: Kolkata

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Requisition ID: 1747986

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Business Consulting - Implementation Consultant Senior:

As part of our EY GDS SC&O team, you will help clients improve the performance of their Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations. Leveraging EY's Manufacturing Transformation, Operational Excellence, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma and Smart Factory frameworks, you will support clients in improving reliability, flexibility, productivity, and cost competitiveness. Typical role representation would include leading and supporting the deployment of Manufacturing Transformation programs across multiple regions and business units, enabling sustainable performance improvement through standardized operating practices, capability building, data-driven decision making, operational excellence methodologies, and change management. The role focuses on driving end-to-end transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of continuous improvement principles, performance management systems, digital solutions, and best‑in‑class manufacturing practices to deliver measurable business outcomes.

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value‑added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost‑effective, high‑skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant with an expertise in Manufacturing and Operational Excellence to join us in EY GDS SC&O. This is a fantastic and rapidly growing opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering. Most of your time will be spent embedded with our clients’ team and we’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how they must continue to innovate and remain competitive in this ever‑changing industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analysing as‑is operating model especially for manufacturing clients
• Creating the vision for the manufacturing organization in line with the overall business strategy and targets
• Designing and frame working implementation to measure and manage the selected operating model of the organization
• Led deployment of Manufacturing Excellence work processes across multiple sites, ensuring standardization, capability building, governance, and sustainable performance improvement
• Driving operational excellence to improve client’s performance and supply chain stability
• Facilitated change management, leadership coaching, and frontline capability development to accelerate adoption of new operating standards and embed a continuous improvement culture.
• Designing and implementing EY Smart factory solution
• Implementing measures to improve resource utilization and customer satisfaction: OEE, lot size adjustments, SMED, Predictive Maintenance, TPM, 5S, 7QC Tools
• Hands on experience of shop‑floor process and ability to interact with shopfloor people (technicians, operators, casuals) to understand the real problem and to implement various systems
• Lead and deliver digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations, leveraging technologies such as Advanced Analytics, Industrial IoT, Power BI, MES, and Smart Factory solutions to improve operational performance
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and enterprise systems including MES, ERP (SAP preferred), QMS, CMMS/EAM platforms, Industrial IoT applications, and manufacturing analytics solutions
• Assisting in digital shop floor transformation and implement modern technology solutions enabling Factory of the Future
• Strong analytical skill to handle structured and unstructured data generated during manufacturing process and ability to devise meaningful stories around the same
• Established transformation governance mechanisms, site maturity assessments, benefit tracking, and performance review routines to ensure realization and sustainability of business outcomes
• Participate actively in building an industry focused practice across EY GDS service lines
• Identify opportunities, lead others to follow your unique solutions to unstructured problems
• Ability to share and interact with CXOs and present them with rational way forward and solutions
• Responsible for decision‑making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution
• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong core consulting skills, including problem solving, analytical thinking, primary and secondary research, logical structuring, storyboarding, and executive‑level presentations
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage complex transformation initiatives
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience driving organizational adoption and leading cross‑functional teams through transformation programs.
• Self‑motivated, innovative, and collaborative team player capable of thriving in dynamic client environments
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with experience interacting with shop‑floor teams, plant leadership, CXOs, and global stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and a proven track record of delivering high‑impact outcomes
• Ability to identify opportunities, solve unstructured problems, and develop practical, value‑driven recommendations for clients
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management capabilities, coupled with a hands‑on implementation mindset

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experience with manufacturing analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Minitab, Advanced Excel, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and enterprise systems including MES, ERP (SAP preferred), QMS, CMMS/EAM, APS, SCADA, Historian, and Industrial IoT platforms.
• Experience in data‑driven performance improvement, manufacturing analytics, and operational decision support.
• Exposure to supply chain planning, inventory optimization, production planning, and manufacturing network optimization initiatives.
• Understanding of change management frameworks, capability building approaches, and organizational transformation methodologies.
• Experience working across global and multi‑site transformation programs

What we look for

• MBA from VLM programs (IIM C, IIM M (formerly NTIE) etc.), or a Tier‑I institution, preferably with a specialization in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
• 6-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement, Reliability, Maintenance, Supply Chain Operations, or Manufacturing Transformation
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation methodologies
• At‑least 2-3 years of hands‑on implementation consulting experience deploying Manufacturing Excellence systems, Continuous Improvement programs, Reliability Excellence initiatives, and performance management frameworks
• Prior experience working with a leading management consulting, operations consulting, manufacturing transformation consulting, or operations excellence advisory organization
• Demonstrated experience in end‑to‑end client delivery, including assessment, solution design, implementation, stakeholder management, and benefits realization
• Willingness to travel internationally on short‑and‑medium‑term assignments, as required

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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