Operations Engagement Manager

Talent Acquisitions Group Inc; United States; On-site; USD 245,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisitions Group Inc. is seeking an Operations Engagement Manager for Private Equity engagements.

You will lead on-site transformations in manufacturing environments, own the client relationship, and direct a team of consultants to deliver measurable EBITDA improvements. The role requires 3–5+ years in operations consulting or manufacturing leadership; 3+ years of people management; Bachelor's in Engineering/STEM (MBA preferred); Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; and 80%+ travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in operations consulting or manufacturing leadership.
• 3+ years directly managing and developing a team.
• Hands-on plant floor experience (bottlenecks, throughput, labor, cost, Lean).
• Ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor to C-suite.
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/STEM preferred; MBA preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; private equity or turnaround experience a plus.
• 80%+ travel to onsite operational locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operational transformation in manufacturing environments, from diagnosis through sustained implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders (Plant Managers, COOs, Operating Partners).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of consultants across multiple workstreams.
• Build the business case for each initiative: savings, ROI, payback, margin, and working capital.
• Align workstreams to investment theses and value creation plans on compressed timelines.
• Identify and sell follow-on work, and share in the revenue you bring in.

Skills

Operations consulting

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Plant floor experience

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

MBA preferred

Job description

Operations Engagement Manager – (Private Equity)

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Travel: Monday through Friday | 80%+ Travel (Required)

***This role is travel extensive due to onsite client engagements throughout the USA***

Compensation

$245K/$275K base + bonus. ($350K+ OTE Target). Highly competitive Base + aggressive STI.

Role Overview

This role is within a management consulting firm that delivers rapid operational improvement, margin expansion, and turnaround execution for private equity-backed manufacturing and industrial businesses in North America and Europe. The Operations Engagement Manager leads client engagements end-to-end on site, owning the client relationship and a team of consultants to deliver measurable EBITDA results. Travel is 80%+ to onsite operational locations.

Lead Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operational transformation in manufacturing environments, from diagnosis through sustained implementation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders (Plant Managers, COOs, Operating Partners)
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of consultants across multiple workstreams
• Build the business case for each initiative: savings, ROI, payback, margin, and working capital
• Align workstreams to investment theses and value creation plans on compressed timelines
• Identify and sell follow-on work, and share in the revenue you bring in

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5+ years in operations consulting with manufacturing and supply chain engagements, or in manufacturing leadership (plant manager, operations director, or similar)
• 3+ years directly managing and developing a team
• Hands-on plant floor experience: bottlenecks, throughput, labor, cost, and Lean
• Ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor to C-suite
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or STEM preferred; Business considered with hands-on manufacturing improvement experience); MBA preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and private equity or turnaround experience a plus
• 80%+ travel to onsite operational locations