Performance Improvement Operations Consulting Manager

Crowe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 123,500 - 197,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an Operations Consulting Manager to drive operational improvements in Atlanta. This role involves managing responsibilities such as operational, financial, and process analysis while employing frameworks like LEAN and Six Sigma to enhance productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a minimum of five years in manufacturing operations or consulting. This position includes travel and offers a salary range of approximately $123,500 to $197,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience required.
• Willingness to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening weekly.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational and shop‑floor observations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational analysis

Financial analysis

Process reengineering

LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Crowe's Performance Improvement department in the Strategy & Transaction Advisory practice helps clients significantly improve their profitability by taking operational challenges, developing an executable improvement plan, quantifying the financial value associated with implementing the improvements, and partnering with our clients to capture the savings.

We are looking for an Operations Consulting Manager who can manage responsibilities including operational, financial, and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling, e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational transformation.

Overview

Responsible for taking a holistic approach to identifying business improvement opportunities developing solutions, managing initiatives, and identifying the resources and various disciplines needed to execute the process. Specific consulting responsibilities include operational, financial and process analysis, strategy development, process reengineering, and modeling, e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational transformation.

Essential Skills & Responsibilities

• Perform assessments by conducting operational and shop‑floor observations and utilizing analytical skills to understand client environments and associated financial opportunities
• Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards per regulations and/or client needs
• Develop, manage, and lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Deliver training, coach, and mentor Project Champions
• Execute a portion of the scope of work as assigned and ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget
• Leverage the flexibility of Lean, Six Sigma, and Performance Improvement tools to enhance productivity while reducing costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a relevant degree is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience required; Operations consulting is a plus
• Must be willing to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weekly
• Self‑starter with a creative mind who takes initiative and ownership with a proven track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results while maintaining strong business partnerships in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Ability to build, manage, and foster a team‑oriented environment
• Ability to interact with the internal management team and external client contacts using strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) as evidenced by the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal communication, influencing, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint abilities are essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: MBA, Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Consulting Expertise: Extensive operations consulting experience, with a focus on driving large‑scale performance improvements.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PowerBI and other advanced analytical tools is highly advantageous.
• Preferred Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN

Salary Range

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $123,500.00 - $197,500.00 per year.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive total rewards package. Our exceptional people experience starts here. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.