Operations & Manufacturing Transformation Lead

Alvarez & Marsal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager in Operations & Manufacturing for its Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. The role focuses on improving manufacturing and distribution functions across portfolio companies, with emphasis on lean transformations and capacity optimization.

You will work with C-suite executives and PE partners to design and implement cost-improvement plans, facility consolidations, and 4.0/IIoT enabled initiatives, driving measurable performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Deep functional expertise in manufacturing and/or distribution.
• Experience with private equity portfolio companies is a plus.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and distribution productivity assessments.
• Develop transformation plans and risk mitigation for site changes.
• Partner with C-suite and PE deal teams to drive valuecreation initiatives.
• Oversee deliverables quality and day‑to‑day team management.

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Manufacturing Operations

Lean

Six Sigma

Manufacturing 4.0/IIoT

Footprint optimization

Education

MBA

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager in Operations & Manufacturing for its Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. The role focuses on improving manufacturing and distribution functions across portfolio companies, with emphasis on lean transformations and capacity optimization.

You will work with C-suite executives and PE partners to design and implement cost-improvement plans, facility consolidations, and 4.0/IIoT enabled initiatives, driving measurable performance improvements.