Operations Manager

Streamliners Management Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager to lead client operations transformations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or consulting, a degree in STEM or Business, and strong skills in process improvement techniques. The role requires collaborating with teams on-site to drive significant operational changes. Compensation exceeds $180,000 annually, with expected travel of over 80%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting.
• 4+ years of leadership and management experience.
• Strong functional knowledge in discrete manufacturing or project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for project workstreams and transformations.
• Lead teams to leverage data for change.
• Manage and deliver high-quality client work.

Skills

Process Capacity & Utilization Modeling

Bottleneck Analysis

Warehouse Restructuring

KPI Creation

Workforce Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Streamliners Management Consulting.

Streamliners is a management consulting firm specializing in rapid efficiency improvements, operational excellence, and fast turnarounds. We assist manufacturers and private equity‑owned portfolio companies in North America and Europe in solving complex operational challenges to maximize profit margins and gain a competitive edge. At our core, we are doers, collaborating closely with clients across various industries to execute the steps necessary for performance improvements.

Who You Are

A self‑directed problem solver. A change management champion. You not only work well with others, but also can operate autonomously with little direction. You go the extra mile, and your entrepreneurial drive and intellectual curiosity have helped you garner a track‑record of achievement.

Key skills include:

• Process Capacity & Utilization Modeling
• Bottleneck Analysis
• Warehouse Restructuring
• KPI Creation
• Workforce Analysis

The Role

You will work alongside other consultants and clients, typically on site, to deliver transformation objectives. You will have ownership of workstreams and be responsible for executing effective improvement plans within operations, ranging from shop floor improvements to fundamental changes in work processes and information and material flows. You’ll also serve clients in a project manager capacity for turnarounds, transformations, and expansions.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for project workstreams, transformations, and turnarounds
• Problem‑solve technical manufacturing issues using structured methodologies, technical knowledge, and managerial competence
• Lead internal and external teams to use facts and data to leverage change
• Drive change and improvements to the overall execution of client operations
• Transform manufacturing processes for better productivity and efficiency
• Conduct due diligence, benchmarking, best practice, and other assessment studies
• Recommend actions and help clients implement them
• Manage and deliver the highest quality client work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high‑performance manufacturing environment
• or 3+ years of experience in consulting
• or 4+ years leadership and management experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Operations, or Business
• Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following: discrete manufacturing, project management, process automation, continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with people at all levels in an organization
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel +80%

Preferred

• Background in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt is a plus) and methodologies including but not limited to Kaizen methods, JIT, Kanban, SMED, 5S, Poka Yoke, Visual Workplace, and VSM
• Experience in management consulting, large‑scale change management, or turnaround and restructuring
• Direct operating experience with P&L accountability
• International work experience

Compensation: $180,000+ annually

Travel Required: 80%

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Project Management