Operations/Distribution Manager [Management Consultant]

DB&A - DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations/Distribution Manager who will engage with Fortune 500 companies to drive sustainable performance and financial improvements. This role involves extensive travel and the opportunity to coach frontline managers, fostering behavioral changes that enhance productivity and profitability. Candidates will leverage their management experience and analytical skills to customize solutions for clients, ensuring effective implementation of transformational change. This position offers a competitive benefits package and significant opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Benefits

100% Medical Premium Coverage

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Paid Travel Reimbursement

Flexible Weekend Travel

Dental and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching frontline managers to drive performance improvements.
• Analyzing data to present insights for operational enhancements.

Skills

Management Experience

Conflict Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Operations/Distribution Manager [Management Consultant]

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Description

With over 35 years of cross-industry management consulting experience, DeWolff, Boberg & Associates has successfully provided services to a variety of clients worldwide and has conducted over 700 projects in 20 countries.

Management Consultants gain exposure to Fortune 500 companies in various industries and work side by side, coaching frontline managers and supervisors in behavioral changes that drive sustainable performance and financial improvements.

Armed with training in our proven methodology and the knowledge gained as previous business leaders, Management Consultants customize solutions for our client’s existing people, processes, and business environments to help them achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, quality, service, and profitability.

This position requires 100% weekly, Sunday-Friday travel to designated project locations.

We focus on implementation and transformational change and deliver value by:

• Serving client organizations to solve business issues, create value, maximize growth, and improve overall performance for sustainability.
• Familiarizing quickly with client challenges and technologies to understand the environment for behavioral changes.
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data regarding key business drivers to present meaningful insights using metrics and analytics.
• Understanding client resource utilization to identify waste and provide operational improvement opportunities.
• Discussing organizational shortcomings professionally to provide valuable feedback and influence solutions for sustainability.
• Empowering frontline accountability through guidance and self-exploration of business segments and staff utilization.
• Collaborating with frontline leaders to improve management behaviors.
• Coaching clients to approach business issues proactively to improve behaviors and efficiencies.
• Assisting with tool building or modification.
• Fostering teamwork and resolving conflicts effectively to enable project success.

Travel and Per Diem

• Travel reward points and air miles earned are personal and can be used as preferred.
• Weekend travel flexibility with company-paid options.
• Pre-tax biweekly travel reimbursement while at client sites staying at project hotels.
• Allowance for parking and transportation costs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with options covering 100% of medical premiums.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, FSA, 401(k).
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holiday closure.

Advancement Opportunities

Opportunities for career growth within DB&A, including progression from Senior Consultant to Project Manager, and further to Chief of Operations or Shareholder, based on performance.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of management experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or engineering.
• Skills in conflict management, consensus building, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, business acumen, and leadership skills.
• Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to pass background and screening checks.

Our equal opportunity policy ensures a fair and harassment-free workplace for all employees.