Senior Director, Manufacturing & Operations - PEPI Leader

Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & personal days

Sick time & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Director of Operations & Manufacturing to lead manufacturing and supply-chain engagements across private-equity owned businesses in the U.S. The role emphasizes delivering operational and financial performance improvements through strategic footprint optimization, make-vs-buy decisions, and due diligence initiatives.

The candidate should bring 15+ years of advisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with a successful blend of manufacturing operation and commercial skills, ideally with networks across the private-equity community.
• Effective communication skills to engage with leadership teams in high-pressure situations, building rapport and lasting relationships.
• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate cost-reduction and revenue-enhancement opportunities, and to quality-check financial and operational models.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams, multiple stakeholders, and delivering executable solutions.
• Integrity and a commitment to A&M values, building confidence and leading by example.
• Willingness to travel regularly, up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and supply‑chain engagements that deliver operational and financial performance improvements for private‑equity‑owned businesses.
• Drive business growth by delivering high‑quality client engagements, leveraging senior relationships, and collaborating with the global A&M PEPI team and other service lines to meet client needs.
• Advise private‑equity firms to ensure portfolio companies have credible performance‑improvement programs and the capability to execute the required financial results across various sectors.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Strategic leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Director of Operations & Manufacturing to lead manufacturing and supply-chain engagements across private-equity owned businesses in the U.S. The role emphasizes delivering operational and financial performance improvements through strategic footprint optimization, make-vs-buy decisions, and due diligence initiatives.

The candidate should bring 15+ years of advisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders.