Operational Excellence Manager

Apply; Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas (MI, GA, IL, TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveron is seeking a senior-level Process Improvement professional in Detroit to partner with client leadership and engagement teams to evaluate operations and drive measurable EBITDA growth. You will work directly with private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership, moving quickly from assessment to execution across manufacturing, distribution, and related operations.

The role emphasizes identifying value opportunities, developing actionable roadmaps, and delivering results with a

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in operations consulting within manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Experience with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Experience supporting buy-side or sell-side operational due diligence engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate operational findings into financial impact.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and PE sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational due diligence engagements for private equity buy-side, sell-side, and carve-out transactions.
• Assess operations to identify risks and value creation opportunities across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, maintenance, and distribution.
• Develop fact-based value creation roadmaps with 100-day plans and KPIs.
• Conduct current-state assessments of production, labor productivity, planning, and procurement.
• Identify EBITDA improvement initiatives including cost optimization and working capital enhancements.
• Translate findings into investment-focused recommendations for leadership and investment committees.
• Support and lead engagement teams while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality work.
• Help clients implement sustainable operating rhythms and governance processes.

Skills

Operations consulting

Private equity experience

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Riveron is seeking a senior-level Process Improvement professional in Detroit to partner with client leadership and engagement teams to evaluate operations and drive measurable EBITDA growth. You will work directly with private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership, moving quickly from assessment to execution across manufacturing, distribution, and related operations.

The role emphasizes identifying value opportunities, developing actionable roadmaps, and delivering results with a