Performance Improvement Industrial Engineering Operations Senior Consultant

Crowe Advisory LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an Industrial Engineering Operations Senior Consultant in the Advisory practice to observe current production processes, identify gaps, and help implement improvements across manufacturing operations.

You will conduct shop-floor observations, develop KPIs and operating systems, lead continuous improvement initiatives, deliver training, and apply Lean, Six Sigma and other tools; travel 80–100%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience; operations consulting is a plus.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to interact with internal management and external client contacts; problem-solving with analytical approaches.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening; 80%–100% travel typically required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational and shop-floor observations and analyze back-office environments to understand client operations.
• Develop and deploy KPIs and operating systems to measure and improve performance.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives and deliverables, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.
• Deliver training, coach, and mentor client staff as needed.
• Execute assigned scope of work, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and performance-improvement tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

MBA or Master’s in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Crowe’s Performance Improvement department in the Advisory practice helps clients improve profitability by identifying operational challenges, developing executable improvement plans, quantifying financial value, and partnering to capture savings. The role is for an Industrial Engineering Operations Senior Consultant with manufacturing operations experience to observe current production processes, identify gaps, provide recommendations, and help implement changes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational and shop-floor observations and analyze back-office environments to understand client operations.
• Develop and deploy KPIs and operating systems to measure and improve performance.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives and deliverables, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.
• Deliver training, coach, and mentor client staff as needed.
• Execute assigned scope of work, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and performance-improvement tools to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience; operations consulting is a plus.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to interact with internal management and external client contacts; capable of problem-solving with analytical approaches.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening; 80%–100% travel typically required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management) preferred.
• Extensive operations consulting experience with focus on large-scale performance improvements.
• Technical proficiency in Power BI and other advanced analytics tools.
• Consulting experience across manufacturing environments, with emphasis on Lean/Six Sigma projects.

Locations

Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN; Detroit, MI (locations may be suitable for hybrid work).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range estimated at $95,000.00 – $147,000.00 per year, with compensation decisions based on skills, experience, and business needs. Crowe offers a comprehensive total rewards package and a values-driven culture.

Other Information

Crowe is an equal opportunity employer. The firm requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Crowe will not sponsor work visas for this position. If you require accommodations to navigate the application process, please visit Crowe’s Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page.

Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world and a member of Crowe Global, a large global accounting network.