Associate - Manufacturing, McKinsey Implementation

McKinsey & Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Associate to join their implementation team. This role offers the chance to work on complex challenges alongside influential organizations, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. You'll take ownership of workstreams, driving impactful change through collaboration and strategic insight. With a focus on sustainable growth, you'll help clients implement transformations that endure beyond your engagement. In return, you'll benefit from a supportive environment fostering continuous learning and mentorship, ensuring your professional development accelerates in ways you never imagined.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Parental Leave

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine Services

Financial Guidance

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6+ years in high-performance manufacturing with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Join client service teams to solve tough challenges.
• Collaborate with clients to refine strategies and implement transformations.

Skills

Leadership in Performance Improvement

Change Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Strong Communication Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Time Management

Education

Advanced Graduate Degree (MBA, PhD)

6+ Years in High-Performance Manufacturing

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Implementation
Associate - Manufacturing, McKinsey Implementation
Job ID: 94025

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Your Impact

As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

And these aren't just any clients-they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. We'll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You'll be at the heart of the action-helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you'll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we've left, you'll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you'll uphold McKinsey's commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

Your Growth

You'll be working with McKinsey Implementation (MI) - a rapidly growing capability for our firm - in one of our offices in North America. Our implementation experts help organizations accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth.

MI provides continuous, distinctive support to our clients to ensure they achieve and sustain the full benefits of McKinsey's recommended changes. Our implementation consultants are involved from strategy through execution with a disciplined eye on impact and sustainability at every stage of the project life-cycle. We are developing a strong team, and are looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

As a member of MI, you'll work collaboratively with our client project teams solving their toughest problems, providing end-to-end support to ensure the clients are able to deliver and sustain the full benefits of McKinsey's recommended change in their business.

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.

In return for your unwavering dedication to excellence, 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. 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, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment, specifically demonstrating leadership skills in performance improvement & change management.
• Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients.
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines).
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
  

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Job Skill Group - CSS Associate

Job Skill Code - SIC - Senior Implementation Coach

Function - Operations

Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Chemicals;Consumer Packaged Goods;High Tech;Life Sciences;Metals & Mining;Oil & Gas;Telecommunications

Post to LinkedIn - Yes

Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Feb 12 00:00:00 GMT 2025

LinkedIn Posting City - Houston

LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Texas

LinkedIn Posting Country - United States

LinkedIn Job Title - Associate - Manufacturing, McKinsey Implementation

LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Engineering;Manufacturing

LinkedIn Industry - Aviation & Aerospace;Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing;Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate