PEPI: Manager, Operations & Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) is seeking a Manager: Operations & Manufacturing to help private equity portfolio companies improve operating results. The team focuses on manufacturing, distribution, lean transformation, and value creation through targeted cost and efficiency initiatives.

The role collaborates with C-suite leadership and PE deal teams, delivering actionable plans and overseeing project execution.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional industry experience, including at least 4 years in manufacturing and/or distribution functions.
• Deep functional expertise in Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Footprint optimization, plant consolidation, and product line transfer.
• Experience collaborating with C-suite executives and private equity deal/operating partners.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive understanding of a target’s manufacturing and distribution operations—organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capability
• Evaluate maintainability and operability of production facilities
• Review current and historical data to understand efficiency & capacity, including equipment conditions, maintenance logs, spare parts and detailed production numbers
• Provide shop floor insights by talking with employees and customers and reviewing all available data
• Identify potential cost improvement opportunities through lean improvements, outsourcing or consolidation of facilities
• Develop transformation plans to drive proposed changes and identify key risks and mitigation strategies
• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Manufacturing Operations

Footprint optimization

Plant consolidation

Product line transfer

Manufacturing strategy

CapEx planning

Lean

Six Sigma

TOC and Value Engineering

Education

MBA

Job description

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Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement\

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Manager: Operations & Manufacturing\

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A&M is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. We focus on helping private equity firms improve operating results of portfolio companies. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry.\

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The Team\

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A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, serves middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms. Our professionals develop deep functional skills and tailor solutions to clients’ business issues. We provide tools for cost improvements, transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and carve‑outs. Operations professionals analyze manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, SG&A, and sales effectiveness to identify value creation opportunities.\

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How You Will Contribute\

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• Gain comprehensive understanding of a target’s manufacturing and distribution operations—organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capability\
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• Evaluate maintainability and operability of production facilities\
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• Review current and historical data to understand efficiency & capacity, including equipment conditions, maintenance logs, spare parts and detailed production numbers\
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• Provide shop floor insights by talking with employees and customers and reviewing all available data\
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• Identify potential cost improvement opportunities through lean improvements, outsourcing or consolidation of facilities\
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• Develop transformation plans to drive proposed changes and identify key risks and mitigation strategies\
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• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day‑to‑day relationships to ensure exceptional performance\
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Qualifications\

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• 7‑10 years of professional industry experience, including at least 4 years specializing in manufacturing and/or distribution functions\
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• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing Operations (SI&OP), Footprint optimization, plant consolidation and product line transfer, Manufacturing strategy, CapEx planning, Manufacturing 4.0/IIoT, Lean, Six Sigma, TOC and Value Engineering\
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• Demonstrated track record working with C‑suite executives as well as private equity deal and operating partners\
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• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis\
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• Experience designing and leading the execution of internally‑focused and externally‑focused change/communications strategy\
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• Previous strategy and change management experience\
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• MBA a plus\
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Your Journey at A&M\

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We prioritize your well‑being and professional development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.\

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The salary range is $125,000–$190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including education, experience, skills and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.\

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A&M recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role they are qualified for and interested in.\

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Full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D and disability coverages. Eligible employees receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k), and may receive paid time off including vacation and personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday and parental leave.\

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A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.\