Lean Manufacturing Consultant: Europe Growth & Mentorship

McKinsey & Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Competitive salary

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company’s Operations Practice in Europe is seeking a highly capable professional to drive Lean Manufacturing engagements across industries, delivering measurable client impact. You will work with colleagues and clients across Europe to develop strategies that provide a competitive edge and sustain results.

You will receive world‑class training and mentoring, helping you build leadership capabilities while contributing to the analysis, design, and implementation of Lean approaches.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with exceptional academics.
• Broad experience in Lean Manufacturing (TPS, kaizen, TPM, JIT, SMED).
• Proven leadership experience in work or extracurricular activities.
• Willingness to undertake European assignments during the work week.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, with local office language as needed.

Responsibilities

• Solve business problems for clients by identifying issues, forming hypotheses, and conducting analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients across Europe to develop strategies that deliver competitive advantage.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing design and implementation, delivering sustainable results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

English communication

Mobility across Europe

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company’s Operations Practice in Europe is seeking a highly capable professional to drive Lean Manufacturing engagements across industries, delivering measurable client impact. You will work with colleagues and clients across Europe to develop strategies that provide a competitive edge and sustain results.

You will receive world‑class training and mentoring, helping you build leadership capabilities while contributing to the analysis, design, and implementation of Lean approaches.