Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions - SIOP & I[...]

Riveron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Riveron in Chicago partners with manufacturing and distribution clients to improve profitability, cash flow, and enterprise value. This role sits in our Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions team, working with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies to assess operations and implement practical improvements.

The candidate will bring 7+ years of industry and consulting experience, with deep expertise in supply chain and manufacturing, and will collaborate with senior executives to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA or APICS/ASCM certification preferred)
• Experience with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• Previous advisory experience with top-tier strategy/Big Four firms preferred
• Experience leading organizational change and with C-suite executives

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing and distribution operations, including design, capacity, planning, quality, warehousing, and workforce capability
• Conduct current-state assessments of SIOP/S&OP to identify gaps
• Analyze operational data to assess productivity, capacity, and trends
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment workshops across functions
• Build and refine inventory segmentation and control strategies
• Define and implement performance metrics for forecast accuracy and working capital impact
• Translate operational improvements into financial outcomes such as working capital reduction and cash flow improvement
• Develop transformation roadmaps and risk mitigation strategies
• Support execution of transformation initiatives with client leadership
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and deliver high-quality work

Skills

Supply Chain Operations

Manufacturing Operations

SIOP / S&OP

Footprint optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Value Engineering

Executive leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Today's manufacturing and distribution companies face increasing pressure to improve profitability, optimize cash flow, and create value in rapidly changing markets. Riveron partners with public and private organizations to improve business performance, align operating models for growth, and achieve strategic objectives. Our professionals combine executive leadership, deep functional expertise, and proprietary tools to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement lasting change. We focus on the operational and financial drivers that improve profitability, optimize spend, strengthen working capital, and enhance enterprise value. Riveron's Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions team partners with upper middle‑market and large‑cap public and private companies, as well as private‑equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, to improve operating performance. We evaluate manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, distribution, SG&A, and commercial effectiveness to identify value creation opportunities. Through rigorous, fact‑based analysis, we assess operational performance, identify key risks, quantify improvement opportunities, and help clients implement initiatives that deliver sustainable EBITDA improvement.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of combined industry and consulting experience, including at least 4 years focused on manufacturing and/or distribution operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA or APICS/ASCM certification preferred)
• Previous advisory 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.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Manufacturing Operations and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)
  • Footprint optimization, plant consolidation, and product line transfers
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Value Engineering
• Experience working with executive leadership teams, including C‑suite executives, private equity sponsors, and operating partners.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including business process mapping, operational assessments, and quantitative analysis.
• Experience leading organizational change and change management initiatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel based on client needs.

What You'll Do

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

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing and distribution operations, including organizational design, production capacity, planning, quality, warehousing, and workforce capability.
• Conduct current‑state assessments of Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning practices (SIOP/S&OP) to identify misalignment and gaps.
• Analyze current and historical operational data to assess productivity, capacity utilization, equipment performance, maintenance practices, and production trends.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment workshops between commercial, operations, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Drive integrated planning discussions that balance customer demand, supply constraints, and financial targets.
• Build and refine inventory segmentation and control strategies (e.g., ABC/XYZ, lifecycle, service level tradeoffs).
• Support design and implementation of perpetual inventory systems and controls.
• Define and implement performance metrics for forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and working capital impact.
• Translate operational improvements into financial outcomes — working capital reduction, cash flow improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Develop pragmatic transformation roadmaps that prioritize initiatives, establish key performance metrics, and identify implementation risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support the execution of approved transformation initiatives by partnering with client leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable operational and financial improvements.
• Support and lead engagement teams while managing day‑to‑day client relationships and delivering high‑quality work products and exceptional client service.

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 on Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

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

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.