(Senior) Manager, Performance Improvement (Manufacturing)

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

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is looking for a Consultant (open to candidates between levels of Senior Associate through Director) to join its Operations practice with a focus on manufacturing. We are open to hiring in any of our ASEAN offices. You will help industrial clients improve plant performance by raising productivity, reducing cost, improving quality and building sustainable operational excellence on the shop floor. A&M’s approach is hands-on and focused on results, so you will work alongside plant teams to turn analysis into measurable impact. You will get early responsibility and exposure to a variety of manufacturing environments, and you will build a strong base for a career in operations consulting.

How you will contribute

• Solve problems for clients. You will identify issues, form hypotheses, design and run analyses, and turn your conclusions into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Drive improvement on the shop floor. You will work on site with plant management and production teams to put lean and process improvements into practice, track progress against targets and keep the gains in place.
• Analyse manufacturing performance. You will build baselines and models for OEE, throughput, labour productivity, conversion cost, scrap and quality, so that you can find where value can be captured.
• Communicate with stakeholders. You will present findings to plant and operations leaders, and run workshops and kaizen events that create alignment and momentum.
• Learn across a range of work. In your first few years you will be a junior practice specialist on several manufacturing engagements, working with many colleagues and clients across industrial sectors.
• Build expertise. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to help companies achieve manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree with an exceptional academic record, ideally in engineering or a related technical field
• Initial experience in a manufacturing topic such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, production process optimisation or quality management
• A proven record of leadership at work and/or through extracurricular activities
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, in English and respective local office language
• Mobility and enthusiasm for SEAA assignments during the work week, including time on site at client plants

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.