Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions - Performa[...]

Riveron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Riveron seeks a seasoned operations consulting professional to partner with client leadership on due diligence and operational improvements across manufacturing, distribution, and industrial settings. You will work with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies to move quickly from assessment to execution, delivering measurable EBITDA growth.

The role requires 5–8+ years in ops consulting, a track record of cost reduction and productivity gains, familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen,

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in operations consulting within manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Experience with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Proven ability to translate operational findings into financial impact.
• Experience delivering improvements in cost, productivity, throughput, or working capital.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational due diligence engagements for private equity buy-side, sell-side, and carve-outs.
• Assess manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, maintenance, and distribution operations for risks and value opportunities.
• Develop fact-based value creation roadmaps, including 100-day plans and KPIs.
• Translate operational findings into investment-focused recommendations for executives and investment committees.
• Support and lead engagement teams while managing day-to-day client relationships.

Skills

Operations consulting

EBITDA improvement

Value creation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Theory of Constraints

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Overview

Today's manufacturing, distribution, and industrial businesses face increasing pressure to improve profitability, optimize cash flow, and create value in rapidly changing markets. Riveron partners with public and private organizations, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies to improve operational performance and drive measurable business results.

Our professionals combine executive leadership, deep functional expertise, and proprietary tools to assess operations, identify value creation opportunities, and implement lasting operational improvements. We work alongside management teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver sustainable EBITDA growth.

Who You Are

• 5-8+ years of experience in operations consulting, operational due diligence, operational excellence, or performance improvement within manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Previous consulting experience with a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist or boutique advisory firm, or Big Four consulting firm preferred.
• Experience working with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Experience supporting buy-side or sell-side operational due diligence engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to assess operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and develop actionable implementation plans.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in cost reduction, productivity, throughput, EBITDA, or working capital.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints (TOC), or similar operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate operational findings into financial impact.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams, including C-suite executives, private equity sponsors, and operating partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel based on client needs.

What you’ll do

You will partner with client leadership and engagement teams to evaluate operations, identify value creation opportunities, and help clients execute initiatives that improve operational performance and financial results. You’ll work directly with private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership, helping organizations move quickly from operational assessment to execution.

Responsibilities include

• Lead and support operational due diligence engagements for private equity buy-side, sell-side, and carve-out transactions.
• Assess manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, maintenance, and distribution operations to identify operational risks and value creation opportunities.
• Evaluate operational scalability relative to investment theses and growth strategies.
• Develop fact-based value creation roadmaps, including 100-day plans, implementation priorities, and measurable KPIs.
• Conduct current-state operational assessments across production, labor productivity, planning, maintenance, quality, and procurement.
• Identify and support implementation of EBITDA improvement initiatives, including cost optimization, productivity improvement, working capital enhancement, and operational excellence programs.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and operating cost structures to develop business cases for operational investments, restructuring, footprint optimization, network optimization, and process redesign.
• Translate operational findings into clear, investment-focused recommendations for executive leadership, private equity sponsors, and investment committees.
• Support and lead engagement teams while managing day‑to‑day client relationships and delivering high‑quality work products and exceptional client service.
• Help clients implement sustainable operating rhythms, governance processes, and performance management tools that drive continuous improvement.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $145,000 - $175,000

Full‑time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron’s Benefits page.

Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.