Experienced Consultant - Manufacturing

McKinsey & Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consulting firm based in Amsterdam is seeking a Consultant to drive impactful change by solving complex operational challenges for clients. The role requires a Master’s degree and expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Candidates should possess exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Dutch. Mobility for European assignments is essential. This position offers unique training and mentorship opportunities to enhance professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and exceptional academics required.
• Broad experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Proven record of leadership in work settings or through extracurriculars.
• Mobility and enthusiasm for European assignments during work week.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Dutch or French.

Responsibilities

• Active role in problem solving for clients.
• Conduct analyses and synthesize conclusions into recommendations.
• Develop strategies to support business objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Leadership experience

Mobility for European assignments

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Who You'll Work With Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture — doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

Your Impact

You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

You’ll work with colleagues and clients from a wide range of business areas across Europe to develop strategies that support clients\' business objectives and give them a competitive edge.

You will make an important contribution to the analysis, design, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Management approaches, developing tailor-made solutions and working closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results.

You will also gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You will receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders on your teams.

Your application should be in English and include your CV and your transcripts (high school, university, etc.), indicating all relevant grades.

You will be based in our Amsterdam or Brussels office and will be part of our European Operations Practice.

The Operations Practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients’ most critical problems.

McKinsey’s Manufacturing service line is part of our Operations Practice and helps leading companies in all industries develop and implement future-oriented lean manufacturing strategies. Our clients include leading companies worldwide from a wide range of industries. We offer their managements support and advice on strategic and operational questions relating to Lean Manufacturing.

When you join McKinsey as a Consultant, you join a firm that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. You will have the opportunity to work in teams and help the best organizations in the world solve some of their most difficult problems.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
• Broad experience in Lean Manufacturing (e.g., the Toyota Production System, kaizen methods, TPM, JIT, SMED)
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English, and Dutch (Amsterdam) or Dutch/French (Brussels)