Manufacturing Performance Improvement Consultant

Alvarez & Marsal; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Consultant (open to Senior Associate–Director levels) to join its Operations practice with a focus on manufacturing in ASEAN. You will help industrial clients improve plant performance by applying lean and process improvements on site alongside plant teams.

You will gain early responsibility and exposure to various manufacturing environments, building a strong foundation for a career in operations consulting and delivering measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, or production process optimization.
• Proven leadership experience at work or through activities.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly in English and local language.
• Willingness to travel for SEAA assignments and time on client sites.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems for clients by identifying issues, forming hypotheses, and producing actionable recommendations.
• Drive improvement on the shop floor by coordinating with plant management and production teams.
• Analyse manufacturing performance with baselines and models for OEE, throughput, labour productivity, and quality metrics.
• Communicate findings to plant and operations leaders and lead workshops/kaizen events.
• Learn across a range of work as a junior practice specialist on multiple engagements.
• Build expertise to help companies achieve manufacturing excellence.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Consultant (open to Senior Associate–Director levels) to join its Operations practice with a focus on manufacturing in ASEAN. You will help industrial clients improve plant performance by applying lean and process improvements on site alongside plant teams.

You will gain early responsibility and exposure to various manufacturing environments, building a strong foundation for a career in operations consulting and delivering measurable impact.