Director of Manufacturing & Operations Transformation

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) seeks a Director of Operations & Manufacturing. The team focuses on improving operating results for portfolio companies, across manufacturing, supply chain, and related functions, with a structured, value‑driven approach.

You will drive cost improvements and transformations as part of a high-impact PE advisory group. The salary range is $150,000–$225,000 annually, with a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in combined industry and consulting with at least 4 years in manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience with top-tier advisory firms or Big-4 required.
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Deep functional expertise in Supply Chain Ops, Manufacturing Ops, Lean, Six Sigma, IIoT/4.0, and related areas.
• Proven track record partnering with C-suite and PE operating partners.
• MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand target's manufacturing and distribution operations, including org design and capacity.
• Evaluate maintainability and operability of production facilities.
• Review data to assess efficiency, capacity, and equipment conditions.
• Provide shop floor insights from interviews and data review.
• Identify cost improvements through lean, outsourcing, or consolidation.
• Develop transformation plans and identify risks and mitigations.
• Oversee deliverables quality and lead the team day-to-day.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Supply Chain

Lean

Six Sigma

TOC

Value Engineering

Change Management

C-suite engagement

Education

MBA

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) seeks a Director of Operations & Manufacturing. The team focuses on improving operating results for portfolio companies, across manufacturing, supply chain, and related functions, with a structured, value‑driven approach.

You will drive cost improvements and transformations as part of a high-impact PE advisory group. The salary range is $150,000–$225,000 annually, with a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm