Operations Manufacturing Lean Consultant - Operations Excellence Program

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Singapore offers an Operations Excellence Program (OEP) two-year track where you will work on client engagements, identify issues, form hypotheses, design analyses and synthesize recommendations. You will receive hands‑on coaching and structured capability building, rotating across industries and operations service lines to build broad expertise.

You will grow through apprenticeship, mentoring and a curriculum focused on manufacturing, product development, purchasing,

Qualifications

• University degree with a technical or business specialization
• 2+ years of professional experience in operations
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (Toyota Production System, kaizen, TPM)
• Data analytics, automation and optimization experience preferred
• Demonstrated operational excellence and analytics aptitude
• Proven leadership and ability to work with all levels of an organization

Responsibilities

• Identify issues, form hypotheses, design analyses and synthesize conclusions into recommendations
• Contribute to client problem solving on engagements
• Gain operations capability through on‑the‑job coaching and structured training
• Rotational exposure across multiple client engagements and service lines
• Develop leadership and collaboration skills in a global consultancy environment

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in technical or business specialization

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant as part of our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP). 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 will gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills, primarily through on-the-job coaching, which will be complemented by the OEP’s structured capability-building program. The OEP is the start of a rewarding, challenging and highly flexible career with McKinsey and the Operations practice. During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a consultant on multiple client engagements and work with many colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines. You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations. Along with other members of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts. You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations: manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence. Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join our global group of leading experts in operational excellence. You’ll be based in the Singapore office as part of the Operations Practice, which blends strategic thinking with hands‑on practicality to help clients achieve operational excellence.

YOUR GROWTH

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. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• University degree with a technical or business specialization, with excellent academic performance
• 2+ years of professional experience in an area of operations (capital productivity, manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, or supply chain management)
• Strong energy and mining & metals background preferred
• Data analytics, automation and optimization experience preferred
• A solid knowledge, based on practical experience, of all areas of Lean Manufacturing, e.g., the Toyota Production System, kaizen methods, TPM, JIT, SMED
• Demonstrated record of operational excellence
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.