Lean & Supply Chain Ops Consultant (Remote, Travel)

TARGUS Management Consulting AG; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGUS Group North America is seeking an Operations Management Consultant to lead data-driven operational improvements across diverse industries. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction, with a focus on driving sustainable results through cross-functional collaboration.

You will travel 90-100% of the time, primarily to client sites, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to the development of internal tools and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, continuous improvement, or similar fields.
• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or related field; or undergraduate degree plus MBA.
• Project management experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, supply chain management, and cost optimization, with experience in post-merger integration and plant expansions.
• Knowledge/Implementation of business intelligence infrastructure and data analysis using Microsoft BI, Minitab, R, Tableau or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data-based analyses to develop operational improvements across various industries.
• Lead teams to implement action plans and achieve sustainable results.
• Focus on lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction.
• Identify new business opportunities with clients.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools, methods, and processes.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support entrepreneurial growth initiatives within the company.

Skills

Manufacturing

Supply chain management

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Engineering or science degree, MBA equivalent

Tools

Microsoft BI

Minitab

R

Tableau

Job description

TARGUS Group North America is seeking an Operations Management Consultant to lead data-driven operational improvements across diverse industries. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction, with a focus on driving sustainable results through cross-functional collaboration.

You will travel 90-100% of the time, primarily to client sites, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to the development of internal tools and processes.