Senior Associate, Operations & Manufacturing — Travel‑Heavy

Alvarez & Marsal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate in Operations & Manufacturing for its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, open to all U.S. locations.

This role focuses on improving manufacturing and distribution operations within portfolio companies, with significant travel and cross-functional leadership. The candidate will contribute to transformation plans, drive process improvements, and oversee delivery quality while collaborating with PE leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 4 years in manufacturing and/or distribution.
• Ability to travel up to 80% for client-site work.
• Deep expertise in supply chain and manufacturing operations, SI&OP, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large, complex client engagements with PE leadership.
• Identify and design operational improvements for portfolio companies.
• Develop transformation and implementation plans with risk mitigation.
• Lead and guide teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Skills

Travel readiness up to 80%

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate in Operations & Manufacturing for its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, open to all U.S. locations.

This role focuses on improving manufacturing and distribution operations within portfolio companies, with significant travel and cross-functional leadership. The candidate will contribute to transformation plans, drive process improvements, and oversee delivery quality while collaborating with PE leadership and clients.